2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Grass Valley, CA
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Grass Valley, California as of July 2026. That's +13% lower than the citywide median of $2,036 and +8% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Grass Valley
Compare Grass Valley's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,107 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,140 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,180 |
| 4 | Barstow | $1,216 |
| 5 | California City | $1,230 |
| 6 | Clearlake | $1,250 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,305 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,330 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,330 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,350 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,360 |
| 12 | Shafter | $1,380 |
| 13 | Porterville | $1,390 |
| 14 | Hanford | $1,400 |
| 15 | Tehachapi | $1,440 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in California
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $4,865 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $4,720 |
| 3 | Aptos | $4,720 |
| 4 | Foster City | $4,560 |
| 5 | Cupertino | $4,500 |
| 6 | Capitola | $4,290 |
| 7 | Coronado | $4,280 |
| 8 | Tiburon | $4,210 |
| 9 | Los Altos | $4,170 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $4,070 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $4,040 |
| 12 | Solana Beach | $3,990 |
| 13 | Sunnyvale | $3,980 |
| 14 | Topanga | $3,940 |
| 15 | Rancho Palos Verdes | $3,940 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 2 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Grass Valley.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Grass Valley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, CA | 13.8 mi | $1,960 | +$180 (+10%) |
| Lincoln, CA | 23.5 mi | $2,800 | +$1,020 (+57%) |
| Rocklin, CA | 27.6 mi | $2,815 | +$1,035 (+58%) |
| Marysville, CA | 30.7 mi | $1,450 | $-330 (-19%) |
| Roseville, CA | 31.6 mi | $2,673 | +$893 (+50%) |
| El Dorado Hills, CA | 31.9 mi | $3,090 | +$1,310 (+74%) |
| Orangevale, CA | 33.6 mi | $2,410 | +$630 (+35%) |
| Folsom, CA | 33.7 mi | $2,840 | +$1,060 (+60%) |
| Placerville, CA | 33.9 mi | $2,000 | +$220 (+12%) |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 35.2 mi | $2,165 | +$385 (+22%) |
| Olivehurst, CA | 35.6 mi | $1,510 | $-270 (-15%) |
| Antelope, CA | 36.6 mi | $2,670 | +$890 (+50%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Grass Valley — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Grass Valley?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Grass Valley, California is $1,780 per month. This is +13% below the citywide median of $2,036.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Grass Valley?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $71,200 ($5,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Grass Valley expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Grass Valley's 2-bedroom median of $1,780 is +8% above the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 57th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Grass Valley rank for 2-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 386 cities in California with 2-bedroom data, Grass Valley ranks #44 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Grass Valley?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Marysville ($1,450), Olivehurst ($1,510).