Rent in Albany, CA
A 2-bedroom in Albany, CA (ZIP 94706) typically rents for about $2,528 a month, with a range of $2,528–$2,805. Owner-occupied homes in Alameda County pay about 0.78% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,092 | $2,088–$2,092 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $2,083 | $2,083–$2,290 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $2,528 | $2,528–$2,805 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $3,500 | $3,500–$3,592 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $2,941 | $2,941–$4,250 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Albany ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Albany, CA?
- About $2,528 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,528–$2,805. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Albany, CA?
- About $2,083 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,083–$2,290. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Albany, CA?
- About $3,500 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $3,500–$3,592. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Albany, CA?
- About $2,092 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,088–$2,092. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Albany, CA?
- About $2,941 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $2,941–$4,250. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Albany, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Alameda County pay a typical 0.78% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Albany rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).