San Rafael, CA Rent History

114 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$2,992
1-year change
+2.5%
$74/mo
5-year change
+17.8%
$453/mo
10-year change
+32.5%
$734/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in San Rafael

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$2,258/mo0.0%
2017$2,304/mo+2.0%+2.0%
2018$2,398/mo+4.1%+6.2%
2019$2,433/mo+1.5%+7.8%
2020$2,499/mo+2.7%+10.7%
2021$2,476/mo-0.9%+9.7%
2022$2,797/mo+13.0%+23.9%
2023$2,782/mo-0.5%+23.2%
2024$2,888/mo+3.8%+27.9%
2025$2,868/mo-0.7%+27.0%
2026$3,009/mo+4.9%+33.3%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in San Rafael changed since 2016?

Median rent in San Rafael, CA was $2,258 in 2016-12 and is $2,992 as of 2026-06 — a change of $734 per month over 10 years.

How much has San Rafael rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in San Rafael, CA has changed +17.8% ($453 per month). The current median is $2,992.

What has rent in San Rafael done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in San Rafael, CA has changed +32.5% ($734 per month). It is now $2,992.

Is rent in San Rafael going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in San Rafael, CA has increased +2.5% ($74/mo). Current median: $2,992.

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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.