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Napa

Pop. 78,239·193rd most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,781/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
+$816
Stable (Monthly)
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Napa · $2,781
More expensive than 87% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
68/100
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Rents are 9% below what Napa's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,781/mo
Expected by trend
$3,055/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,845
1 BR
$2,050
2 BR
$2,690
3 BR
$3,505
4 BR+
$3,995
Research median
$2,690/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
$33,372/yr
At $2,781/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 (+0.8% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Napa, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 38.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
78,239
Median income
$105,963
Median age
41.5
Renters
41.3%
Age distribution
20%
21%
27%
13%
18.9%
Under 1820%
18–3421%
35–5427%
55–6413%
65+18.9%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
58.2%
41.2%
White58.2%
Black1.3%
Hispanic41.2%
Asian3%
Education (25+)
15.8%
17.1%
28.8%
38.2%
No HS diploma15.8%
HS diploma17.1%
Some college28.8%
Bachelor's+38.2%
Housing tenure
58.7%
41.3%
Owner58.7%
Renter41.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Napa, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,300 → $2,781
up 20.9%
Income
$92,700 → $105,963
up 14.3%
Population
79,700 → 78,239
down 1.8%
Renter share
40.1% → 41.3%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
35.2% → 38.2%
+3.0 pts
Median age
39.9 → 41.5
+1.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Napa, CA has increased from $2,300 to $2,781, a 20.9% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $92,700 in 2021 to $105,963 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 79,700 residents to roughly 78,239. College-educated residents now make up 38.2% of adults here, versus 35.2% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Napa, CA market of 2021.

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Napa rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Napa, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Napa is $2,781/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,845/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,690/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,050/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,505/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($105,963/yr), Napa ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Napa an affordable city for renters?

Napa is considered moderate for renters. At $2,781/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($105,963/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Napa slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Napa?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $111,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,781/mo in Napa. The local median household income is $105,963/yr, meaning the typical Napa household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Napa?

Rent in Napa has increased 0.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Napa neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Napa are 94559 ($2,810/mo), and 94558 ($2,823/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Napa is $2,781/mo.

How does Napa rent compare to other cities in California?

Napa is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #193 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,781/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Napa?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Napa ($2,781/mo): Vallejo ($2,181/mo), Fairfield ($2,446/mo), Benicia ($2,493/mo).

What percentage of Napa residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.3% of Napa households are renters, while 58.7% are owner-occupied. Napa leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Napa rent compare to the national average?

Napa's median rent of $2,781/mo is $816 (42%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #193 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,781/mo, rent takes ~31% of Napa's median household income ($105,963/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Napa 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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