How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Orinda, CA?
In Orinda, CA, the median gross rent for a two-bedroom home is $3,500 or more a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey, table B25031).
A one-bedroom home rents for a median of $339 (±$266).
A three-bedroom home rents for a median of $3,500 or more.
HUD’s fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in the Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area is $2,805.
Figures last updated on .
- 1 bedroom
- $339 (±$266)
- 2 bedrooms
- $3,500 or more
- 3 bedrooms
- $3,500 or more
- 4 bedrooms
- $3,500 or more
Rent by bedroom count in Orinda
| Orinda | Contra Costa County | California | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $339 (±$266) | $1,975 (±$50) | $1,780 (±$6) | $1,235 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,500 or more | $2,354 (±$30) | $2,103 (±$6) | $1,407 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500 or more | $2,841 (±$67) | $2,351 (±$11) | $1,584 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500 or more | $3,365 (±$114) | $2,809 (±$22) | $1,957 |
A median for a bedroom size is published only where enough renting households of that size were surveyed; a dash means the Census Bureau did not publish one.
Census rents against HUD’s Fair Market Rent, fiscal year 2027
| Census median, this place | HUD Fair Market Rent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $339 (±$266) | $2,290 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,500 or more | $2,805 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500 or more | $3,592 |
A Fair Market Rent is HUD’s estimate of the gross rent of a modest rental home across the whole HUD area, set for the voucher program; the Census median is what renting households in this place reported paying.
The two answer different questions and are not expected to match.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms in places near Orinda
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orinda | — | $3,500 or more | — |
| Lafayette | 2.8 mi | $3,151 (±$458) | — |
| Moraga | 3.5 mi | $2,433 (±$305) | — |
| Saranap | 5.1 mi | $3,059 (±$525) | — |
| Acalanes Ridge | 5.2 mi | $3,500 or more | — |
| Piedmont | 5.3 mi | $3,500 or more | — |
| Contra Costa Centre | 7.0 mi | $3,096 (±$215) | — |
| Pleasant Hill | 7.1 mi | $2,748 (±$114) | — |
| Walnut Creek | 7.1 mi | $2,848 (±$143) | — |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms across Contra Costa County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median gross rent, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Orinda | $3,500 or more |
| 1 (tie) | Acalanes Ridge | $3,500 or more |
| 3 | Lafayette | $3,151 (±$458) |
| 4 | Contra Costa Centre | $3,096 (±$215) |
| 5 | Discovery Bay | $3,071 (±$1,604) |
| 6 | Saranap | $3,059 (±$525) |
| 7 | San Ramon | $3,000 (±$136) |
Showing 7 of 34 places in Contra Costa County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Orinda
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Orinda?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Orinda, CA is $339 (±$266) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Orinda?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Orinda, CA is $3,500 or more a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much does a three-bedroom rental cost in Orinda?
The median gross rent for a three-bedroom home in Orinda, CA is $3,500 or more a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Median Gross Rent by Bedrooms (B25031), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Orinda city, California
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Orinda city, California (place:54232, in state:06).
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B25031_002E, B25031_002M, B25031_003E, B25031_003M, B25031_004E, B25031_004M, B25031_005E, B25031_005M, B25031_006E, B25031_006M, B25031_007E, B25031_007M
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