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Ceres

Pop. 49,342·345th most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Ceres, CA
Median rent (all units)
$1,960/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
-$2
Rising (Monthly)
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Ceres · $1,960
More expensive than 56% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
30% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,960/mo, rent takes about 30% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$78,000/yr
Local median income
$79,025/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ceres's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$2,200
4 BR+
$2,560
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,570/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,960 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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,520/yr
At $1,960/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ceres, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 12.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,342
Median income
$79,025
Median age
32.8
Renters
35.6%
Age distribution
27.9%
25.6%
24.3%
Under 1827.9%
18–3425.6%
35–5424.3%
55–6410.3%
65+11.9%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
28.8%
65.2%
White28.8%
Black1.2%
Hispanic65.2%
Asian10.5%
Education (25+)
26.9%
33.4%
27%
12.7%
No HS diploma26.9%
HS diploma33.4%
Some college27%
Bachelor's+12.7%
Housing tenure
64.4%
35.6%
Owner64.4%
Renter35.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Ceres, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,153 → $79,025
up 23.2%
Population
49,132 → 49,342
up 0.4%
Renter share
39.6% → 35.6%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
10.7% → 12.7%
+2.0 pts
Median age
31.6 → 32.8
+1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $79,025 today, compared with $64,153 five years earlier. The renter share has eased from 39.6% to 35.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 10.7% to 12.7% across the same window.

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Ceres rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Ceres, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Ceres is $1,960/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,130/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,570/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,210/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,200/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($79,025/yr), Ceres ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ceres an affordable city for renters?

Ceres is considered moderate for renters. At $1,960/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($79,025/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ceres slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Ceres?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,960/mo in Ceres. The local median household income is $79,025/yr, meaning the typical Ceres household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ceres?

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

How does Ceres rent compare to other cities in California?

Ceres is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #345 out of 381 tracked cities at $1,960/mo.

What percentage of Ceres residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.6% of Ceres households are renters, while 64.4% are owner-occupied. Ceres leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Ceres rent compare to the national average?

Ceres's median rent of $1,960/mo is $2 (0%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #345 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,960/mo, rent takes ~30% of Ceres's median household income ($79,025/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax1–13.3%
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