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Anderson

Pop. 11,255·376th most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Anderson, CA
Median rent (all units)
$1,594/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
-$368
Rising (Monthly)
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Anderson · $1,594
More affordable than 70% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
40% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,594/mo, rent takes about 40% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$64,000/yr
Local median income
$47,375/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Anderson's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,060
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$2,090
4 BR+
$2,500
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,490/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,594 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,128/yr
At $1,594/mo median
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Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Anderson, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,255
Median income
$47,375
Median age
37.9
Renters
41.9%
Age distribution
25.7%
19.3%
22.8%
14.9%
17.2%
Under 1825.7%
18–3419.3%
35–5422.8%
55–6414.9%
65+17.2%
Gender
47.4%
52.6%
Male47.4%
Female52.6%
Race & ethnicity
75.1%
White75.1%
Hispanic11.8%
Asian3.2%
Other10%
Education (25+)
37.2%
35.5%
15.6%
No HS diploma11.7%
HS diploma37.2%
Some college35.5%
Bachelor's+15.6%
Housing tenure
58.1%
41.9%
Owner58.1%
Renter41.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Anderson, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,954 → $47,375
up 15.7%
Population
11,208 → 11,255
up 0.4%
Renter share
51% → 41.9%
-9.1 pts
Bachelor's+
13.9% → 15.6%
+1.7 pts
Median age
35.7 → 37.9
+2.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $40,954 to $47,375 across the same window, up 15.7% versus 2021. About 41.9% of households rent today, against 51% in 2021.

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At $1,594/mo, how Anderson rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Anderson rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Anderson. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Anderson, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Anderson is $1,594/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,060/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,490/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,140/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,090/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($47,375/yr), Anderson ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Anderson an affordable city for renters?

Anderson is considered moderate for renters. At $1,594/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($47,375/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Anderson slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Anderson?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,594/mo in Anderson. The local median household income is $47,375/yr, meaning the typical Anderson household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Anderson?

Rent in Anderson has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Anderson rent compare to other cities in California?

Anderson is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #376 out of 387 tracked cities at $1,594/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Anderson?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Anderson ($1,594/mo): Red Bluff ($1,476/mo), Chico ($1,541/mo).

What percentage of Anderson residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.9% of Anderson households are renters, while 58.1% are owner-occupied. Anderson leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Anderson rent compare to the national average?

Anderson's median rent of $1,594/mo is $368 (19%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #376 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $1,594/mo, rent takes ~40% of Anderson's median household income ($47,375/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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