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Templeton

Pop. 9,580·82nd most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,500/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
+$1,535
Rising (Monthly)
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Templeton · $3,500
More expensive than 95% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
36% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,500/mo, rent takes about 36% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$140,000/yr
Local median income
$117,063/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Templeton's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,110
1 BR
$2,350
2 BR
$3,080
3 BR
$4,110
4 BR+
$4,660
Research median
$3,080/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$42,000/yr
At $3,500/mo median
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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 (+0.0% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Templeton, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 40.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,580
Median income
$117,063
Median age
39.7
Renters
26.5%
Age distribution
26.1%
14.9%
26.1%
13.1%
19.8%
Under 1826.1%
18–3414.9%
35–5426.1%
55–6413.1%
65+19.8%
Gender
46.5%
53.5%
Male46.5%
Female53.5%
Race & ethnicity
79.1%
16.1%
White79.1%
Hispanic16.1%
Asian1.3%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
14.4%
41.9%
40.9%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma14.4%
Some college41.9%
Bachelor's+40.9%
Housing tenure
73.5%
26.5%
Owner73.5%
Renter26.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Templeton, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$104,340 → $117,063
up 12.2%
Population
8,458 → 9,580
up 13.3%
Renter share
21.4% → 26.5%
+5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
39.1% → 40.9%
+1.8 pts
Median age
44.8 → 39.7
-5.1 yrs

Median household income climbed from $104,340 to $117,063 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.2% shift. Census counts show Templeton, CA adding about 1,122 residents over the five-year window, up 13.3% on net. The renter share has risen from 21.4% to 26.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Templeton rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Templeton, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Templeton is $3,500/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,110/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,080/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,350/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,110/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($117,063/yr), Templeton ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Templeton an affordable city for renters?

Templeton is considered moderate for renters. At $3,500/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($117,063/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Templeton slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Templeton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $140,000/year (~$67/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,500/mo in Templeton. The local median household income is $117,063/yr, meaning the typical Templeton household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Templeton?

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

How does Templeton rent compare to other cities in California?

Templeton is one of the pricier cities in California for rent, ranking #82 out of 387 tracked cities at $3,500/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Templeton?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Templeton ($3,500/mo): Atascadero ($2,404/mo), Paso Robles ($2,684/mo), Los Osos ($2,856/mo).

What percentage of Templeton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.5% of Templeton households are renters, while 73.5% are owner-occupied. Templeton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Templeton rent compare to the national average?

Templeton's median rent of $3,500/mo is $1,535 (78%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #82 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $3,500/mo, rent takes ~36% of Templeton's median household income ($117,063/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Templeton 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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