City Report · CA

Antioch

Pop. 116,477·226th most expensive in California·Antioch rents have dropped 6.3%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$2,679/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.3%
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
+$717
Rising (Monthly)
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Antioch · $2,679
More expensive than 84% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
76/100
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Rents are 13% below what Antioch's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,679/mo
Expected by trend
$3,077/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,070
1 BR
$2,375
2 BR
$2,895
3 BR
$3,715
4 BR+
$4,400
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,895/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,679 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$32,148/yr
At $2,679/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.3% YoY, +4.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Antioch, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
116,477
Median income
$97,465
Median age
38.4
Renters
36.4%
Age distribution
22.8%
22.4%
26.4%
14.1%
14.3%
Under 1822.8%
18–3422.4%
35–5426.4%
55–6414.1%
65+14.3%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
27%
18.9%
35.6%
14.2%
White27%
Black18.9%
Hispanic35.6%
Asian14.2%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
14.7%
28.3%
33.1%
23.9%
No HS diploma14.7%
HS diploma28.3%
Some college33.1%
Bachelor's+23.9%
Housing tenure
63.6%
36.4%
Owner63.6%
Renter36.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Antioch, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,406 → $2,679
up 11.3%
Income
$82,244 → $97,465
up 18.5%
Population
114,750 → 116,477
up 1.5%
Renter share
38.1% → 36.4%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
22.4% → 23.9%
+1.5 pts
Median age
37 → 38.4
+1.4 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Antioch, CA has climbed from $2,406 to $2,679, a 11.3% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $82,244 to $97,465 across the same window, up 18.5% versus 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 1.5% since 2021, moving from about 114,750 residents to roughly 116,477. Renters now make up 36.4% of households, compared with 38.1% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Antioch, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in Antioch, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Antioch is $2,679/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,070/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,895/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,375/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,715/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($97,465/yr), Antioch ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Antioch an affordable city for renters?

Antioch is considered moderate for renters. At $2,679/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($97,465/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Antioch slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Antioch?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,679/mo in Antioch. The local median household income is $97,465/yr, meaning the typical Antioch household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Antioch?

Rent in Antioch has decreased 6.3% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Which Antioch neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Antioch are 94509 ($2,153/mo), and 94531 ($3,458/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Antioch is $2,679/mo.

How does Antioch rent compare to other cities in California?

Antioch is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #226 out of 381 tracked cities at $2,679/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Antioch?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Antioch ($2,679/mo): Pittsburg ($2,388/mo), Concord ($2,599/mo).

What percentage of Antioch residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.4% of Antioch households are renters, while 63.6% are owner-occupied. Antioch leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Antioch rent compare to the national average?

Antioch's median rent of $2,679/mo is $717 (37%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #226 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,679/mo, rent takes ~33% of Antioch's median household income ($97,465/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Antioch 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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