Novato, California Rental Market Trends

Disclaimer:

Any shifts in rent prices brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic are not yet reflected in the statistics on this page. Please bear this in mind when referencing the data below, as it may not accurately describe the current context of the Novato, California rental market.

Novato, California

Average Apartment Rent

$2,676

Y-o-Y Change in Average
Apartment Rent

3.4%

As of November 2024

Compared to a year ago, Novato, California apartments have recorded a 3.4% rent increase.

Novato, California Average apartment rent trend

Median Rent Nov 2021 Mar 2022 Jul 2022 Nov 2022 Mar 2023 Jul 2023 Nov 2023 Mar 2024 Jul 2024 Nov 2024
Novato $2,338 $2,390 $2,451 $2,503 $2,554 $2,603 $2,587 $2,632 $2,657 $2,676
National $1,596 $1,635 $1,708 $1,726 $1,714 $1,739 $1,733 $1,727 $1,752 $1,748
Novato
National
Nov 2021
$2,338
$1,596
Mar 2022
$2,390
$1,635
Jul 2022
$2,451
$1,708
Nov 2022
$2,503
$1,726
Mar 2023
$2,554
$1,714
Jul 2023
$2,603
$1,739
Nov 2023
$2,587
$1,733
Mar 2024
$2,632
$1,727
Jul 2024
$2,657
$1,752
Nov 2024
$2,676
$1,748

Novato, California Average Apartment Rent

Novato, California Apartment rent ranges

Under $500
$501 - $700
$701 - $1000
$1,000 - $1,500
$1,500 - $2,000
Over $2,000

At 91.44%, apartments priced Over $2,000 represent the bulk of Novato, California rentals, while condos priced $1,500 - $2,000 hold the lowest share of the market – 8.56%.

Novato, California Housing tenure**

Renter occupied housing units 6,566
Owner occupied housing units 14,332

Renters take up 31% of Novato, California real estate, occupying a total of 6,566 units, while homeowners live in 14,332 properties.

Median number of rooms of renter-occupied housing units**

3.9

Renter median household income**

$74,714

Average household size of renter-occupied housing units**

2.58

Rental vacancy rate**

1%

Novato, California Renter-occupied housing units by no. of bedrooms**

No bedrooms 369
1 bed 1,640
2 beds 2,612
3 beds 1,489
4 beds 432

There are 2,612 rentals in Novato, California with 2 beds making up the highest share of the market, at 40%. Units with No bedrooms, on the other hand, hold the lowest percentage (6%), amounting to 369 units. Overall, the median number of rooms in Novato, California homes for rent is 3.9.

Novato, California Renter-occupied units by age of householder**

15 - 24 years 107
25 - 34 years 791
35 - 44 years 1,334
45 - 54 years 1,478
55 - 59 years 595
60 - 64 years 458
65 - 74 years 853
75 - 84 years 648
85 years and over 302

Most condos for rent in Novato, California are occupied by residents in the 45 - 54 years age group (23%), followed by those in the 35 - 44 years age group (20%). At the same time, people in the 15 - 24 years age group make up the lowest share of the local rental market – 2%.

Novato, California Renter-occupied housing units by family type**

Family households 3,572
Non-Family Households 2,994

Novato, California Renter-occupied housing units by the presence of own children**

With related children of the householder under 18 2,037
No related children of the householder under 18 4,529

A total of 3,572 apartments for rent in Novato, California, or 54% of all rentals are family households. Additionally, 31% of rental homes include children under the age of 18 – that’s 2,037 units. All in all, the median size of a renter-occupied household in Novato, California is 2.58.

Novato, California Renter-occupied housing units by educational attainment**

Less than high school graduate 783
High school graduate (including equivalency) 1,085
Some college or associate's degree 1,941
Bachelor's degree or higher 2,757

In terms of education, renters holding bachelor degrees or higher make up 42% of the rental market. In contrast, residents with less than a high school degree reside in 12% of the homes for rent in Novato, California.

Novato, California Renter-occupied units by year structure built**

Built 2010 - 2019 85
Built 2000 - 2009 761
Built 1990 - 1999 785
Built 1980 - 1989 1,079
Built 1970 - 1979 2,071
Built 1960 - 1969 632
Built 1950 - 1959 599
Built 1940 - 1949 250
Built 1939 or earlier 304

The highest share of Novato, California apartment rentals, namely 32% or 2,071 units, were Built 1970 - 1979, followed by those Built 1980 - 1989 (16%, 1,079 units), and the ones Built 1990 - 1999 (12%, 785 units).

Novato, California Renter-occupied units by year householder moved in**

Moved in 2021 or later 342
Moved in 2018 to 2020 1,563
Moved in 2010 to 2017 3,319
Moved in 2000 to 2009 944
Moved in 1990 to 1999 254
Moved in 1989 or earlier 144

Median year renter moved into unit 2015

Most Novato, California renters (51%) moved in 2010 to 2017, while only 2% of them moved in 1989 or earlier. Overall, the median year renters have occupied their Novato, California condos for rent is 2015.

Novato, California Renter-occupied housing units by vehicles available**

No vehicle available 633
1 vehicle available 2,423
2 vehicles available 2,757
3 vehicles available 474
4 or more vehicles available 279

When it comes to transportation options, 42% of Novato, California renters have 2 vehicles available per household, 37% of them have 1 vehicle available, and 10% have No vehicle available.

Novato, California Means of transportation to work of householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Car, truck, or van - drove alone 4,925
Car, truck, or van - carpooled 922
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 344
Walked 90
Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle, or other means 213
Worked at home 1,232

Novato, California Geographical mobility in the past year for householders living in renter-occupied housing units**

Same house as 1 year ago 12,695
Moved within same county 2,473
Moved from different county within same state 984
Moved from different state 127
Moved from abroad 242

The rental statistics on this page were compiled using data provided by our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution which offers comprehensive information on all Novato, California apartment buildings 50 units or larger. Yardi Matrix covers ~80% of the U.S. metro area population, including over 80,000 properties and 15.2 million apartments across 124 U.S. markets.

*Average single-family rent calculated from point2homes.com data.

**Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau; American Community Survey, 2022 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

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