How much does it cost to rent in Pleasant Hill, CA?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Pleasant Hill, CA is $2,766. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Pleasant Hill cheaper than other California cities?

Pleasant Hill falls in the middle range for California, ranking #199 out of 387 cities at $2,766/mo.

When was Pleasant Hill rent data last updated?

Pleasant Hill 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

Pleasant Hill

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Pop. 34,235·199th most expensive in California·Pleasant Hill rents are up 6.8% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$2,766/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.8%

Month-over-Month

-0.9%

vs US Median

+$801

Falling (Monthly)

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Pleasant Hill · $2,766

More expensive than 86% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

57/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% below what Pleasant Hill's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,766/mo

Expected by trend

$2,864/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,110

1 BR

$2,400

2 BR

$2,920

3 BR

$3,740

4 BR+

$4,440

Research median

$2,920/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

$33,192/yr

At $2,766/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (6.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.8% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Pleasant Hill, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 54.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

34,235

Median income

$145,029

Median age

Renters

37.4%

Age distribution

20.2%

18.6%

31.3%

12.2%

17.6%

Under 1820.2%

18–3418.6%

35–5431.3%

55–6412.2%

65+17.6%

Gender

49.8%

50.2%

Male49.8%

Female50.2%

Race & ethnicity

58.7%

14.7%

16.9%

White58.7%

Black4.2%

Hispanic14.7%

Asian16.9%

Other5.5%

Education (25+)

14.1%

27.1%

54.6%

No HS diploma4.1%

HS diploma14.1%

Some college27.1%

Bachelor's+54.6%

Housing tenure

62.6%

37.4%

Owner62.6%

Renter37.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Pleasant Hill, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,347 → $2,766

up 17.9%

Income

$131,012 → $145,029

up 10.7%

Population

34,649 → 34,235

down 1.2%

Renter share

35.3% → 37.4%

+2.1 pts

Bachelor's+

55.9% → 54.6%

-1.3 pts

Rent in Pleasant Hill, CA has climbed 17.9% since 2021, going from about $2,347 per month to roughly $2,766 today. Median household income grew from $131,012 to $145,029 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.7% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 7.2 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 34,649 to 34,235 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% change. About 37.4% of households rent today, against 35.3% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Pleasant Hill, 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 Pleasant Hill on your salary?

At $2,766/mo, how Pleasant Hill rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $111,486/yr · Rent = 29.8% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $79,154/yr · Rent = 41.9% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $91,179/yr · Rent = 36.4% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $162,970/yr · Rent = 20.4% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $208,235/yr · Rent = 15.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $74,116/yr · Rent = 44.8% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $66,918/yr · Rent = 49.6% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $82,482/yr · Rent = 40.2% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Pleasant Hill rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Pleasant Hill, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Pleasant Hill is $2,766/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,110/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,920/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,400/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,740/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($145,029/yr), Pleasant Hill ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pleasant Hill an affordable city for renters?

Pleasant Hill is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,766/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($145,029/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pleasant Hill falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Pleasant Hill?

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 $2,766/mo in Pleasant Hill. The local median household income is $145,029/yr, meaning the typical Pleasant Hill household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pleasant Hill?

Rent in Pleasant Hill has increased 6.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Pleasant Hill rent compare to other cities in California?

Pleasant Hill is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #199 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,766/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pleasant Hill?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Pleasant Hill ($2,766/mo): Martinez ($2,461/mo), Concord ($2,584/mo).

What percentage of Pleasant Hill residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.4% of Pleasant Hill households are renters, while 62.6% are owner-occupied. Pleasant Hill leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Pleasant Hill rent compare to the national average?

Pleasant Hill's median rent of $2,766/mo is $801 (41%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #199 out of 387 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

23%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,766/mo, rent takes ~23% of Pleasant Hill's median household income ($145,029/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Pleasant Hill 23%Benchmark 30%

State income tax1–13.3%

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