Average Rent in Pleasanton, CA
15 apartment buildings, 59 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$3,223/mo
Cheapest
$2,500/mo
Properties
15
Units
59
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 15 properties in Pleasanton, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Pleasanton, CA Rent Prices
All 15 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Avalon Dublin Station
5200 Iron Horse Pkwy, Dublin, CA 94568, USA
Emerald Park
5050 Hacienda Dr, Dublin, CA 94568, USA
Connolly Station Apartments
7550 St Patrick Way, Dublin, CA 94568, USA
5421 at Dublin Station
5421 Campbell Ln, Dublin, CA 94568, USA
Vintage Apartments
50 Vintage Cir, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA
The Kensington
1552 E Gate Way, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA
Avalon Pleasanton
5709 Owens Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avalon Dublin Station 5200 Iron Horse Pkwy, Dublin, CA 94568, USA | $2,500 | $2,827 | $3.85 | 4.6 (361) | 6 |
| 2 | Emerald Park 5050 Hacienda Dr, Dublin, CA 94568, USA | $2,530 | $2,774 | $3.60 | 3.8 (94) | 8 |
| 3 | Connolly Station Apartments 7550 St Patrick Way, Dublin, CA 94568, USA | $2,569 | $3,116 | $3.05 | 3.8 (100) | 17 |
| 4 | 5421 at Dublin Station 5421 Campbell Ln, Dublin, CA 94568, USA | $2,633 | $2,921 | -- | 3 (70) | 3 |
| 5 | Vintage Apartments 50 Vintage Cir, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA | $2,726 | $3,457 | $3.36 | 4.4 (131) | 21 |
| 6 | The Kensington 1552 E Gate Way, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA | $3,773 | $4,163 | $3.50 | 4.8 (87) | 4 |
| 7 | Avalon Pleasanton 5709 Owens Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94588, USA | -- | -- | -- | 5 (10) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Avalon Dublin Station
4.6 (361)5200 Iron Horse Pkwy, Dublin, CA 94568, USA
Emerald Park
3.8 (94)5050 Hacienda Dr, Dublin, CA 94568, USA
Connolly Station Apartments
3.8 (100)7550 St Patrick Way, Dublin, CA 94568, USA
5421 at Dublin Station
3 (70)5421 Campbell Ln, Dublin, CA 94568, USA
Vintage Apartments
4.4 (131)50 Vintage Cir, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA
The Kensington
4.8 (87)1552 E Gate Way, Pleasanton, CA 94566, USA
Pleasanton, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Pleasanton, CA is $3,223 per month, based on 59 units across 15 apartment communities. Prices range from $2,500 at Avalon Dublin Station to $3,773 at The Kensington.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,588/mo | $2,500/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $2,753/mo | $2,530/mo | 28 |
| 2 Bed | $3,649/mo | $3,157/mo | 22 |
| 3 Bed | $4,167/mo | $2,633/mo | 6 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Pleasanton, CA, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Pleasanton, CA averages $2,753/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $3,649/mo. At the local median household income of $186,206, that works out to 21% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Pleasanton, CA at $3,017/mo. The current tracked market average runs 7% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Pleasanton, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Pleasanton, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$129,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $3,223/mo.
Comfortable income
$155,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,500/mo), you need to earn at least $100,000/year.
Median household income in Pleasanton, CA is $186,206 , about 20% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Pleasanton, CA
Overall prices in Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,223 |
| Utilities | $861 |
| Groceries | $622 |
| Transportation | $2,051 |
| Healthcare | $1,001 |
| Other goods and services | $1,601 |
| Estimated total | $9,359/mo |
Population
77,500
Median household income
$186,206
Census median rent
$3,017/mo
Rent as % of income
29.7%
Median age
42.4
Mean commute
34 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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Nearby cities in California
How Pleasanton, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Pleasanton, CA | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $2,872 | -11% | 46 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,210 | 0% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,284 | -29% | 25 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,536 | -21% | 25 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,749 | -15% | 22 |
| Oakland, CA | $3,349 | +4% | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pleasanton, CA?
The average rent in Pleasanton, CA is $3,223 per month, based on 59 units across 15 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Pleasanton, CA?
The lowest available rent in Pleasanton, CA starts at $2,500 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Pleasanton, CA?
1-bedroom apartments in Pleasanton, CA average $2,753/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $2,530/mo across 28 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Pleasanton, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Pleasanton, CA average $3,649/mo. Units start from $3,157/mo across 22 units currently listed.
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