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El Sobrante

·274th most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for El Sobrante, CA
Median rent (all units)
$2,440/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+10.6%
vs US Median
+$475
Rising (Monthly)
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El Sobrante · $2,440
More expensive than 78% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
41% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,440/mo, rent takes about 41% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$98,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using El Sobrante's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,280/yr
At $2,440/mo median
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Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +10.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in El Sobrante is $2,440/mo as of July 2026.

At 41% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), El Sobrante ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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Is El Sobrante an affordable city for renters?

El Sobrante is considered stretched for renters. At $2,440/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. El Sobrante significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in El Sobrante?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,440/mo in El Sobrante.

Is rent going up or down in El Sobrante?

Rent in El Sobrante has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does El Sobrante rent compare to other cities in California?

El Sobrante is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #274 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,440/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than El Sobrante?

San Pablo is nearby and more affordable at $2,255/mo, which is $185 less than El Sobrante.

How does El Sobrante rent compare to the national average?

El Sobrante's median rent of $2,440/mo is $475 (24%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #274 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $2,440/mo, rent takes ~41% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

El Sobrante 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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