Best rental value cities in California
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Data as of September 2026. RentDataNow's Rent Reality Score compares each city's current rent with its own 10-year trend. High-confidence trends only. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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258 cities
| Rank | City | Score | Median rent | Vs. trend | 1-yr change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | National CityCA | 56 | $2,426/mo | -3.2% | +3.9% |
| 152 | Aliso ViejoCA | 56 | $3,484/mo | -2.8% | +4.9% |
| 153 | Suisun CityCA | 56 | $2,683/mo | -3.1% | +1.6% |
| 154 | South PasadenaCA | 56 | $2,649/mo | -3.2% | +3.5% |
| 155 | Laguna BeachCA | 56 | $5,519/mo | -3.2% | +7.0% |
| 156 | El SegundoCA | 56 | $3,253/mo | -3.1% | +2.9% |
| 157 | RichmondCA | 55 | $2,538/mo | -2.7% | +3.2% |
| 158 | HanfordCA | 55 | $2,008/mo | -2.3% | +3.7% |
| 159 | YucaipaCA | 55 | $2,199/mo | -2.6% | +3.7% |
| 160 | DanvilleCA | 55 | $4,324/mo | -2.4% | +3.3% |
| 161 | Culver CityCA | 55 | $3,521/mo | -2.6% | +2.4% |
| 162 | LathropCA | 55 | $3,056/mo | -2.4% | +1.5% |
| 163 | San DimasCA | 55 | $2,761/mo | -2.5% | +1.5% |
| 164 | GoletaCA | 55 | $3,838/mo | -2.5% | +1.4% |
| 165 | LawndaleCA | 55 | $2,692/mo | -2.3% | +6.7% |
| 166 | LafayetteCA | 55 | $3,372/mo | -2.6% | -0.3% |
| 167 | Agoura HillsCA | 55 | $4,107/mo | -2.4% | +3.9% |
| 168 | HesperiaCA | 54 | $2,237/mo | -2.2% | +2.7% |
| 169 | Santa MonicaCA | 54 | $3,516/mo | -1.9% | +1.9% |
| 170 | Newport BeachCA | 54 | $4,364/mo | -2.1% | +7.8% |
| 171 | Laguna NiguelCA | 54 | $3,343/mo | -1.8% | +7.5% |
| 172 | MontebelloCA | 54 | $2,837/mo | -1.8% | +4.2% |
| 173 | ArcadiaCA | 54 | $3,412/mo | -1.9% | +2.6% |
| 174 | Diamond BarCA | 54 | $3,294/mo | -2.0% | +3.0% |
| 175 | La VerneCA | 54 | $3,008/mo | -1.9% | +0.1% |
| 176 | LomitaCA | 54 | $2,888/mo | -2.1% | +1.5% |
| 177 | San LeandroCA | 53 | $2,517/mo | -1.7% | +3.2% |
| 178 | PetalumaCA | 53 | $2,869/mo | -1.5% | +6.9% |
| 179 | OrovilleCA | 53 | $1,436/mo | -1.4% | +4.7% |
| 180 | WestminsterCA | 52 | $2,851/mo | -1.0% | +5.8% |
| 181 | TulareCA | 52 | $1,792/mo | -0.8% | +2.5% |
| 182 | PlacentiaCA | 52 | $2,882/mo | -0.9% | +3.5% |
| 183 | Rohnert ParkCA | 52 | $2,533/mo | -1.2% | +6.0% |
| 184 | Rancho Palos VerdesCA | 52 | $4,522/mo | -0.9% | +5.5% |
| 185 | Lemon GroveCA | 52 | $2,671/mo | -0.9% | +4.7% |
| 186 | EurekaCA | 52 | $1,612/mo | -1.0% | +2.4% |
| 187 | Ladera RanchCA | 52 | $3,550/mo | -0.9% | +1.7% |
| 188 | East Los AngelesCA | 51 | $2,125/mo | -0.3% | +7.8% |
| 189 | Jurupa ValleyCA | 51 | $2,727/mo | -0.4% | +3.2% |
| 190 | LivermoreCA | 51 | $3,066/mo | -0.5% | +5.5% |
| 191 | San JacintoCA | 51 | $2,366/mo | -0.3% | +5.2% |
| 192 | NovatoCA | 51 | $3,969/mo | -0.6% | +4.8% |
| 193 | PowayCA | 51 | $3,325/mo | -0.4% | +4.6% |
| 194 | HollisterCA | 51 | $2,889/mo | -0.4% | +2.5% |
| 195 | WildomarCA | 51 | $2,710/mo | -0.6% | +4.0% |
| 196 | ClaremontCA | 51 | $3,128/mo | -0.5% | +2.2% |
| 197 | Desert Hot SpringsCA | 51 | $2,038/mo | -0.7% | +3.7% |
| 198 | FallbrookCA | 51 | $2,915/mo | -0.6% | +8.7% |
| 199 | RialtoCA | 50 | $2,675/mo | +0.0% | +3.0% |
| 200 | LodiCA | 50 | $2,278/mo | -0.1% | +4.5% |