What is the average apartment size in Coalinga?

The average size for a Coalinga, CA apartment is 889 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Coalinga?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Coalinga is $1,172 per month, a 1.49% increase from last years average of $1,155.

What is the average apartment size in Coalinga?

The typical apartment in Coalinga offers about 889 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Coalinga, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Coalinga?

The typical rent budget in Coalinga ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 95% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Coalinga?

In Coalinga, 47% of households rent while 53% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Coalinga is $1,172, a 1.49% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,155.

One-bedroom apartments provide 599 square feet for $1,059, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,188 offer 979 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,271 sq ft) for $1,460, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Coalinga, CA

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,172	889 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,059	599 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,188	979 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,460	1,271 sq. ft.

Coalinga, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Coalinga, CA have increased by 1.49% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,155 to $1,172.

What's the typical rent budget in Coalinga, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Coalinga, CA (95%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Coalinga, CA?

1,991 or 47% of the households in Coalinga, CA are renter-occupied while 2,220 or 53% are owner-occupied.

How Coalinga Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Los Angeles	$2,740
San Francisco	$3,580
East Bay	$2,643
San Diego	$2,958
Long Beach	$2,645
Sacramento	$1,894
San Jose	$3,118
Oakland	$2,578
Tulare	$1,674
Santa Monica	$3,626
Hanford, CA	$1,671
Lemoore, CA	$1,543
Madera, CA	$1,635
Paso Robles, CA	$2,359
Atascadero, CA	$2,278
Coalinga	$1,172

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Coalinga apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.