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Orinda

Pop. 19,514·12th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$6,019/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.7%
vs US Median
+$4,054
Rising (Monthly)
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Orinda · $6,019
More expensive than 99% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $6,019/mo, rent takes about 29% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$241,000/yr
Local median income
$250,001/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Orinda's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,120
1 BR
$2,410
2 BR
$2,930
3 BR
$3,830
4 BR+
$4,510
Research median
$2,930/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
$72,228/yr
At $6,019/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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, +3.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Orinda, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 85.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,514
Median income
$250,001
Median age
47.5
Renters
8.7%
Age distribution
25.4%
28.6%
13.9%
23.3%
Under 1825.4%
18–348.9%
35–5428.6%
55–6413.9%
65+23.3%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
68%
16%
White68%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian16%
Other9.1%
Education (25+)
85.9%
No HS diploma1.8%
HS diploma4.1%
Some college8.3%
Bachelor's+85.9%
Housing tenure
91.3%
Owner91.3%
Renter8.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Orinda, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$248,984 → $250,001
up 0.4%
Population
19,497 → 19,514
up 0.1%
Renter share
5.9% → 8.7%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
87% → 85.9%
-1.1 pts
Median age
49 → 47.5
-1.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $248,984 to $250,001 across the same window, up 0.4% versus 2021. About 8.7% of households rent today, against 5.9% in 2021.

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About renting in Orinda, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Orinda is $6,019/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,120/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,930/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,410/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,830/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($250,001/yr), Orinda ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Orinda an affordable city for renters?

Orinda is considered affordable for renters. At $6,019/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($250,001/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Orinda falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Orinda?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $241,000/year (~$116/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $6,019/mo in Orinda. The local median household income is $250,001/yr, meaning the typical Orinda household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Orinda?

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

How does Orinda rent compare to other cities in California?

Orinda is one of the pricier cities in California for rent, ranking #12 out of 387 tracked cities at $6,019/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Orinda?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Orinda ($6,019/mo): Oakland ($2,614/mo), Berkeley ($2,941/mo), Albany ($3,107/mo).

What percentage of Orinda residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 8.7% of Orinda households are renters, while 91.3% are owner-occupied. Orinda leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Orinda rent compare to the national average?

Orinda's median rent of $6,019/mo is $4,054 (206%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #12 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $6,019/mo, rent takes ~29% of Orinda's median household income ($250,001/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Orinda 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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