What is the average apartment size in Pinole?

The average size for a Pinole, CA apartment is 896 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 Pinole?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Pinole is $2,352 per month, a 7.29% increase from last years average of $2,192.

What is the average apartment size in Pinole?

The typical apartment in Pinole offers about 896 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Pinole, CA Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Pinole ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 73% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Pinole?

In Pinole, 24% of households rent while 76% 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 Pinole is $2,352, a 7.29% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,192.

One-bedroom apartments provide 691 square feet for $2,001, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,343 offer 906 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,150 sq ft) for $3,007, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Pinole, CA

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,352	896 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,001	691 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,343	906 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,007	1,150 sq. ft.

Pinole, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Pinole, CA have increased by 7.29% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,192 to $2,352.

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

The largest share of rentals in Pinole, CA (73%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Pinole, CA?

1,660 or 24% of the households in Pinole, CA are renter-occupied while 5,222 or 76% are owner-occupied.

How Pinole Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Pinole	$2,352
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
Vallejo	$2,125
Berkeley	$3,294
Alameda, CA	$2,987
Walnut Creek, CA	$2,585
Fairfield, CA	$2,152
Novato, CA	$2,729
Pittsburg, CA	$2,260
San Leandro, CA	$2,322
San Rafael, CA	$2,925
Concord, CA	$2,330

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 Pinole 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.