Most overheated rental markets 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)
Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordableMost expensiveRent fallingRent risingBest rent/incomeMost rent-burdenedRecord-high rentSeasonal swingsRent vs. income
258 cities
| Rank | City | Score | Median rent | Vs. trend | 1-yr change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | PalmdaleCA | 77 | $2,780/mo | -13.4% | +2.5% |
| 252 | Apple ValleyCA | 77 | $1,899/mo | -13.3% | +2.4% |
| 253 | Imperial BeachCA | 77 | $2,822/mo | -13.7% | -1.3% |
| 254 | StocktonCA | 80 | $2,032/mo | -15.0% | +1.8% |
| 255 | AntelopeCA | 81 | $2,389/mo | -15.3% | -0.1% |
| 256 | Palm SpringsCA | 81 | $2,067/mo | -15.4% | +2.9% |
| 257 | LancasterCA | 83 | $2,460/mo | -16.5% | +0.9% |
| 258 | HemetCA | 83 | $1,839/mo | -16.5% | -0.5% |