Record-high rent in California
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Data as of September 2026. Cities whose rent this month is the highest in at least three years of Zillow's rent index for that city. 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
176 cities
| Rank | City | Median rent | 1-yr change | 5-yr change | Rent/income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | RidgecrestCA | $1,274/mo | +2.3% | +23.8% | 17.1% |
| 152 | FairfieldCA | $2,425/mo | +2.3% | +14.3% | 28.6% |
| 153 | VacavilleCA | $2,627/mo | +2.3% | +11.2% | 28.4% |
| 154 | HawthorneCA | $2,151/mo | +2.3% | +21.7% | 34.0% |
| 155 | ClaremontCA | $3,128/mo | +2.2% | -- | 29.9% |
| 156 | Chula VistaCA | $2,935/mo | +2.2% | +26.2% | 32.6% |
| 157 | IrvineCA | $3,604/mo | +2.0% | +17.0% | 31.6% |
| 158 | OceansideCA | $2,910/mo | +2.0% | +26.1% | 35.7% |
| 159 | Citrus HeightsCA | $1,883/mo | +1.9% | +11.1% | 27.5% |
| 160 | Santa AnaCA | $2,820/mo | +1.9% | +24.9% | 36.0% |
| 161 | Santa MonicaCA | $3,516/mo | +1.9% | +17.6% | 36.7% |
| 162 | AntiochCA | $2,814/mo | +1.9% | +13.1% | 34.6% |
| 163 | TurlockCA | $2,064/mo | +1.8% | +21.6% | 29.8% |
| 164 | Elk GroveCA | $2,688/mo | +1.8% | +13.8% | 25.6% |
| 165 | ModestoCA | $2,022/mo | +1.8% | +19.6% | 30.4% |
| 166 | StocktonCA | $2,032/mo | +1.8% | +15.5% | 30.5% |
| 167 | TracyCA | $2,742/mo | +1.7% | +6.6% | 27.2% |
| 168 | Suisun CityCA | $2,683/mo | +1.6% | +15.1% | 34.0% |
| 169 | CamarilloCA | $2,911/mo | +1.6% | +21.3% | 30.8% |
| 170 | PasadenaCA | $3,010/mo | +1.5% | +22.2% | 34.3% |
| 171 | San DimasCA | $2,761/mo | +1.5% | -- | 31.5% |
| 172 | SacramentoCA | $2,045/mo | +1.4% | +15.5% | 28.1% |
| 173 | La MesaCA | $2,627/mo | +1.3% | +24.9% | 33.2% |
| 174 | West HollywoodCA | $3,292/mo | +1.1% | +15.5% | 40.7% |
| 175 | Los AngelesCA | $2,772/mo | +1.0% | +15.1% | 40.6% |
| 176 | El CajonCA | $2,259/mo | +0.5% | +25.5% | 40.2% |