Novato, CA Rent History

91 months of data, 20192026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-07)
$3,822
1-year change
0.0%
$0/mo
5-year change
+20.5%
$651/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Novato

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2019
2019$2,981/mo0.0%
2020$3,019/mo+1.3%+1.3%
2021$3,138/mo+3.9%+5.3%
2022$3,371/mo+7.4%+13.1%
2023$3,485/mo+3.4%+16.9%
2024$3,681/mo+5.6%+23.5%
2025$3,792/mo+3.0%+27.2%
2026$3,752/mo-1.1%+25.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Novato changed since 2019?

Median rent in Novato, CA was $2,871 in 2019-01 and is $3,822 as of 2026-07 — a change of $951 per month over 7 years.

How much has Novato rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Novato, CA has changed +20.5% ($651 per month). The current median is $3,822.

Is rent in Novato going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Novato, CA has decreased 0.0% ($0/mo). Current median: $3,822.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.