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Guerneville

Pop. 4,100·358th most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Guerneville, CA
Median rent (all units)
$1,828/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-18.9%
vs US Median
-$134
Falling (Monthly)
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Guerneville · $1,828
More affordable than 52% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,828/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$73,000/yr
Local median income
$81,281/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Guerneville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,450
1 BR
$1,630
2 BR
$2,140
3 BR
$2,910
4 BR+
$3,090
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,140/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,828 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 →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$21,936/yr
At $1,828/mo median
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Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -18.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Guerneville, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 43.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,100
Median income
$81,281
Median age
51.7
Renters
33.4%
Age distribution
25.9%
24%
15.5%
27%
Under 187.6%
18–3425.9%
35–5424%
55–6415.5%
65+27%
Gender
53.7%
46.3%
Male53.7%
Female46.3%
Race & ethnicity
76.9%
17.9%
White76.9%
Hispanic17.9%
Asian1.4%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
16%
35.6%
43.6%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma16%
Some college35.6%
Bachelor's+43.6%
Housing tenure
66.6%
33.4%
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Guerneville, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,484 → $81,281
up 6.3%
Population
4,879 → 4,100
down 16.0%
Renter share
32.6% → 33.4%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
32.2% → 43.6%
+11.4 pts

Median household income climbed from $76,484 to $81,281 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.3% shift. Census counts show Guerneville, CA losing about 779 residents over the five-year window, down 16.0% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 32.2% to 43.6% across the same window.

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By apartment size

Guerneville rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Guerneville is $1,828/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,450/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,140/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,630/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,910/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($81,281/yr), Guerneville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Guerneville an affordable city for renters?

Guerneville is considered affordable for renters. At $1,828/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($81,281/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Guerneville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Guerneville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,828/mo in Guerneville. The local median household income is $81,281/yr, meaning the typical Guerneville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Guerneville?

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

How does Guerneville rent compare to other cities in California?

Guerneville is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #358 out of 381 tracked cities at $1,828/mo.

What percentage of Guerneville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33.4% of Guerneville households are renters, while 66.6% are owner-occupied. Guerneville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Guerneville rent compare to the national average?

Guerneville's median rent of $1,828/mo is $134 (7%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #358 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,828/mo, rent takes ~27% of Guerneville's median household income ($81,281/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Guerneville 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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