Long-term Rental Rates — August 2026 · ZIPs: 92116
Local market data by Crestmont Realty
As of August 2026, rental prices in Normal Heights, CA range from $2,045 to $5,662 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.
The largest year-over-year increase was in single-family 3BR units, which rose 7.30%.
For 2BR homes, single-family properties have a median rent of $3,253 while apartments are $2,501.
What are the current rent prices in Normal Heights, CA for August 2026?
In August 2026, monthly rents in Normal Heights, CA range from $2,045 for a 1BR apartment to $5,662 for a 4BR apartment.
Which property type and bedroom count showed the strongest yearly growth in Normal Heights, CA, and is the growth widespread or concentrated?
Single-family 3BR homes in Normal Heights, CA had the highest year-over-year growth at 7.30% in August 2026, while other single-family segments had more modest increases or slight declines, making the gain concentrated in the 3BR segment.
What is the rent premium for condos compared to apartments in Normal Heights, CA for the same bedroom count?
In August 2026, 2BR condos/townhomes rent for $2,843, which is $342 more than 2BR apartments at $2,501, and 1BR condos/townhomes rent for $2,163, which is $118 more than 1BR apartments at $2,045.
How much more expensive are single-family homes compared to apartments for the same bedroom count in Normal Heights, CA?
In August 2026, single-family 3BR homes rent for $4,807, which is $1,083 higher than 3BR apartments at $3,724, and single-family 2BR homes rent for $3,253, or $752 more than 2BR apartments at $2,501.
Normal Heights, CA
August 2026
92116
Long-term Rental Rates
Apartment
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$1,943 – $2,147
-0.10%
-3.89%
2-Bedroom
$2,363 – $2,638
-2.59%
-5.77%
3-Bedroom
$3,500 – $3,947
10.79%
-6.65%
4-Bedroom
$5,424 – $5,900
1.22%
4.21%
Condo/Townhome
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,109 – $2,217
2.82%
2.12%
2-Bedroom
$2,738 – $2,949
9.76%
5.51%
3-Bedroom
$3,550 – $3,884
-6.52%
-8.13%
4-Bedroom
$5,506 – $5,885
1.06%
4.13%
Single-Family
Unit Type
Price
1 Mo Change
1 Yr Change
1-Bedroom
$2,229 – $2,415
2.00%
0.10%
2-Bedroom
$3,083 – $3,422
6.93%
3.42%
3-Bedroom
$4,591 – $5,023
4.04%
7.30%
4-Bedroom
$5,216 – $5,594
7.43%
-0.56%
Data updated: September 22, 2026
Normal Heights Rental Trends
In the Normal Heights (92116) rental market, 4-bedroom apartments reached a median rent of $5,594, reflecting a 5.57% rise month-over-month and a 4.27% increase year-over-year. This growth positions 4BR apartments as the most rapidly appreciating multifamily segment in Normal Heights (92116) during July 2026.
The average rent for 3-bedroom condos in Normal Heights (92116) was $3,977, lagging 3-bedroom apartments at $3,361 by $616. Both segments saw negative month-over-month changes, with condo rents dropping 1.62% and apartment rents declining 0.31% for July 2026, indicating softer pricing for mid-size units.
For single-family properties, Normal Heights (92116) rental trends reveal that 3-bedroom homes climbed to $4,620, with a 6.84% gain month-over-month and a 5.97% year-over-year increase. This performance surpassed the annual rent change in equivalent apartment and condo segments in July 2026.
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