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Campbell

Pop. 42,781·98th most expensive in California·Campbell rents are up 15.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$3,364/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.9%
vs US Median
+$1,399
Rising (Monthly)
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Campbell · $3,364
More expensive than 94% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
35/100
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OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 8% above what Campbell's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$3,364/mo
Expected by trend
$3,129/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,540
1 BR
$2,900
2 BR
$3,360
3 BR
$4,360
4 BR+
$4,760
Research median
$3,360/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$40,368/yr
At $3,364/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.8% YoY, +3.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Campbell, CA is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 60.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,781
Median income
$145,268
Median age
39.9
Renters
48.3%
Age distribution
20.5%
22%
27.5%
13.4%
16.6%
Under 1820.5%
18–3422%
35–5427.5%
55–6413.4%
65+16.6%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
48.6%
19.5%
25.8%
White48.6%
Black1.6%
Hispanic19.5%
Asian25.8%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
12.4%
21%
60.2%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma12.4%
Some college21%
Bachelor's+60.2%
Housing tenure
51.7%
48.3%
Owner51.7%
Renter48.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Campbell, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,488 → $3,364
up 35.2%
Income
$130,171 → $145,268
up 11.6%
Population
43,954 → 42,781
down 2.7%
Renter share
50.4% → 48.3%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
56.9% → 60.2%
+3.3 pts
Median age
39.1 → 39.9
+0.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Campbell, CA paid around $2,488 a month. That figure now sits near $3,364, up 35.2% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $130,171 in 2021 to $145,268 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Campbell, CA losing about 1,173 residents over the five-year window, down 2.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 50.4% to 48.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 56.9% to 60.2% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Campbell, CA market of 2021.

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About renting in Campbell, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Campbell is $3,364/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,540/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,360/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,900/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,360/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($145,268/yr), Campbell ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Campbell an affordable city for renters?

Campbell is considered affordable for renters. At $3,364/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($145,268/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Campbell falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Campbell?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $135,000/year (~$65/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,364/mo in Campbell. The local median household income is $145,268/yr, meaning the typical Campbell household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Campbell?

Rent in Campbell has increased 15.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Campbell rent compare to other cities in California?

Campbell is one of the pricier cities in California for rent, ranking #98 out of 387 tracked cities at $3,364/mo.

What percentage of Campbell residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.3% of Campbell households are renters, while 51.7% are owner-occupied. Campbell leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Campbell rent compare to the national average?

Campbell's median rent of $3,364/mo is $1,399 (71%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #98 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $3,364/mo, rent takes ~28% of Campbell's median household income ($145,268/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Campbell 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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