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Average Rent in Livermore, CA & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Livermore, CA. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,879/mo
▲ +4.4% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,254/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
24
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Livermore, CA
Compare average rent across Livermore, CA neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livermore 94550 | $2,960 | $2,254 | 6 | 35 |
| Livermore 94551 | $2,624 | $2,235 | 2 | 6 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Livermore, CA?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Livermore, CA is $2,879 per month across 7 apartment communities and 24 available units. Rents have increased $130 (4.4%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Livermore Gardens starting at $2,254/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,879/mo.
Prices range from $2,254 to $4,260 per month. The most common price point is the $2,400 range, where 9 units are currently listed.
Livermore, CA Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Livermore, CA
Rent Prices by Apartment in Livermore, CA
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livermore Gardens | $2,254/mo | $2,447/mo | 3 | 2.5 |
| Briarwood Apartments | $2,450/mo | $2,450/mo | 1 | 3.7 |
| Ironwood | $2,505/mo | $2,578/mo | 6 | 3.4 |
| The Arbors | $2,594/mo | $2,819/mo | 6 | 4.6 |
| Autumn Springs Apartments | $2,699/mo | $2,818/mo | 4 | 4.2 |
| La Vina Apartments | $2,950/mo | $2,950/mo | 1 | 4.3 |
| Legacy at Livermore Apartments | $4,203/mo | $4,234/mo | 3 | 4.4 |
Google Search Trends for Livermore, CA Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Livermore, CA
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$115,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,879/mo.
Comfortable income
$138,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,254/mo), you need to earn at least $90,000/year.
Median household income in Livermore, CA is $153,602 , about 11% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Livermore, CA
Overall prices in Livermore, CA runs above the national average by about 18% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 117.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Livermore, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,879 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $9,015/mo |
Population
85,870
Median household income
$153,602
Census median rent
$2,640/mo
Rent as % of income
31.6%
Median age
40.5
Mean commute
29 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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