Rent in Novato, CA
Across Novato's 4 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $2,611 a month, with figures from $2,423–$3,697. The highest typical rent is in 94948 ($3,697) and the lowest in 94945 ($2,423). 3 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Marin County pay about 0.66% 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 | $2,574 | $1,552–$3,500+ | 4 |
| 1 bed | $1,965 | $1,034–$3,003 | 4 |
| 2 beds | $2,611 | $2,423–$3,697 | 4 |
| 3 beds | $3,366 | $2,951–$4,832 | 4 |
| 4 beds | $4,470 | $3,500–$5,439 | 4 |
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).
Novato ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Novato, CA?
- About $2,611 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $2,423–$3,697. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Novato, CA?
- About $1,965 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,034–$3,003. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Novato, CA?
- About $3,366 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $2,951–$4,832. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Novato, CA?
- About $2,574 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $1,552–$3,500+. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Novato, CA?
- About $4,470 a month: the median of the typical rents in 4 ZIP codes, which range from $3,500–$5,439. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Novato ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 94948 has the highest typical rent at $3,697 a month, and 94945 the lowest at $2,423.
- What is the property tax rate in Novato, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Marin County pay a typical 0.66% 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 Novato rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).