1-Bedroom Rent · July 2026

1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Grass Valley, CA

$1,355/mo

Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Grass Valley, California as of July 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $2,036 and +3% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.

1-Bedroom median

$1,355

July 2026

vs city overall

-33%

$2,036 city median

vs national

-3%

$1,395 US median

California rank

#42

of 385 cities

Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Grass Valley

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.

Annual income

$54,200

Monthly gross

$4,517

Hourly (full-time)

$26.06

Rent by apartment size in Grass Valley

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Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California

#	City	1-Bedroom rent
1	Taft	$880
2	Ridgecrest	$887
3	Lakeport	$900
4	California City	$950
5	Clearlake	$950
6	Barstow	$974
7	Oroville	$1,005
8	El Centro	$1,020
9	Paradise	$1,020
10	Red Bluff	$1,030
11	Eureka	$1,040
12	Porterville	$1,060
13	Shafter	$1,060
14	Tehachapi	$1,110
15	Hanford	$1,120

Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California

#	City	1-Bedroom rent
1	Cupertino	$3,880
2	Foster City	$3,820
3	Santa Cruz	$3,710
4	Scotts Valley	$3,600
5	Aptos	$3,600
6	Tiburon	$3,530
7	Los Altos	$3,530
8	Coronado	$3,460
9	Sunnyvale	$3,438
10	Millbrae	$3,410
11	Corte Madera	$3,390
12	Santa Barbara	$3,382
13	Palo Alto	$3,305
14	Mountain View	$3,303
15	Ladera Ranch	$3,280

Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Grass Valley.

City	Distance	1-Bedroom rent	vs Grass Valley
Auburn, CA	13.8 mi	$1,570	+$215 (+16%)
Lincoln, CA	23.5 mi	$2,260	+$905 (+67%)
Rocklin, CA	27.6 mi	$2,270	+$915 (+68%)
Marysville, CA	30.7 mi	$1,140	$-215 (-16%)
Roseville, CA	31.6 mi	$2,153	+$798 (+59%)
El Dorado Hills, CA	31.9 mi	$2,490	+$1,135 (+84%)
Orangevale, CA	33.6 mi	$1,940	+$585 (+43%)
Folsom, CA	33.7 mi	$2,290	+$935 (+69%)
Placerville, CA	33.9 mi	$1,610	+$255 (+19%)
Citrus Heights, CA	35.2 mi	$1,745	+$390 (+29%)
Olivehurst, CA	35.6 mi	$1,190	$-165 (-12%)
Antelope, CA	36.6 mi	$2,150	+$795 (+59%)

1-Bedroom rent in Grass Valley — common questions

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Grass Valley?

As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Grass Valley, California is $1,355 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $2,036.

What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Grass Valley?

Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,200 ($4,517/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.06/hour at a full-time job.

Is Grass Valley expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?

Grass Valley's 1-bedroom median of $1,355 is +3% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 47th percentile of US cities tracked.

How does Grass Valley rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?

Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Grass Valley ranks #42 from cheapest to most expensive.

Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Grass Valley?

Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Marysville ($1,140), Olivehurst ($1,190).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for Grass Valley, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (July 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.