How much does it cost to rent in Martinez, CA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Martinez, CA is $2,461. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Martinez cheaper than other California cities?

Martinez is among the more affordable cities in California, ranking #270 out of 387 cities at $2,461/mo.

When was Martinez rent data last updated?

Martinez rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · CA

Martinez

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Pop. 36,903·270th most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Martinez, CA

Median rent (all units)

$2,461/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.0%

Month-over-Month

+1.9%

vs US Median

+$496

Rising (Monthly)

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Martinez · $2,461

More expensive than 78% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

54/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 2% below what Martinez's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,461/mo

Expected by trend

$2,514/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Martinez's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,750

1 BR

$1,990

2 BR

$2,430

3 BR

$3,110

4 BR+

$3,690

Research median

$2,430/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

$29,532/yr

At $2,461/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.0% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Martinez, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 46.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

36,903

Median income

$127,355

Median age

42.6

Renters

29.2%

Age distribution

19.8%

18.3%

27.9%

15%

18.9%

Under 1819.8%

18–3418.3%

35–5427.9%

55–6415%

65+18.9%

Gender

50.4%

49.6%

Male50.4%

Female49.6%

Race & ethnicity

63.1%

20.2%

White63.1%

Black2.3%

Hispanic20.2%

Asian10.2%

Other4.2%

Education (25+)

15.7%

33.2%

46.7%

No HS diploma4.4%

HS diploma15.7%

Some college33.2%

Bachelor's+46.7%

Housing tenure

70.8%

29.2%

Owner70.8%

Renter29.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Martinez, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,925 → $2,461

up 27.8%

Income

$114,390 → $127,355

up 11.3%

Population

37,308 → 36,903

down 1.1%

Renter share

30.4% → 29.2%

-1.2 pts

Bachelor's+

45% → 46.7%

+1.7 pts

Median age

41.8 → 42.6

+0.8 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Martinez, CA has climbed by $536 per month, settling near $2,461 after starting the period at $1,925. Median household income grew from $114,390 to $127,355 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.3% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 16.5 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 37,308 to 36,903 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. Taken together, the five-year picture in Martinez, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Martinez on your salary?

At $2,461/mo, how Martinez rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 26.5% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 37.3% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 32.4% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 18.1% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 14.2% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 39.8% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 44.1% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 35.8% income

stretched

By apartment size

Martinez rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Martinez. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Martinez, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Martinez is $2,461/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,750/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,430/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,990/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,110/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($127,355/yr), Martinez ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Martinez an affordable city for renters?

Martinez is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,461/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($127,355/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Martinez falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Martinez?

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 $2,461/mo in Martinez. The local median household income is $127,355/yr, meaning the typical Martinez household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Martinez?

Rent in Martinez has increased 4.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Martinez rent compare to other cities in California?

Martinez is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #270 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,461/mo.

What percentage of Martinez residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.2% of Martinez households are renters, while 70.8% are owner-occupied. Martinez leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Martinez rent compare to the national average?

Martinez's median rent of $2,461/mo is $496 (25%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #270 out of 387 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

23%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,461/mo, rent takes ~23% of Martinez's median household income ($127,355/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Martinez 23%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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