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Marysville

Pop. 12,726·349th most expensive in California·Marysville rents are up 18.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,930/mo
Year-over-Year
+18.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
-$32
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Marysville · $1,930
More expensive than 54% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
41% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,930/mo, rent takes about 41% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$77,000/yr
Local median income
$56,430/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Marysville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,140
1 BR
$1,140
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$2,030
4 BR+
$2,430
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,450/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,930 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: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$23,160/yr
At $1,930/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 18.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+18.8% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Marysville, CA is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,726
Median income
$56,430
Median age
33.7
Renters
62.8%
Age distribution
28.2%
23.5%
25.3%
12.8%
Under 1828.2%
18–3423.5%
35–5425.3%
55–6410.2%
65+12.8%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
61.3%
26.3%
White61.3%
Black2.8%
Hispanic26.3%
Asian7.6%
Other2%
Education (25+)
12.6%
22.4%
49.3%
15.7%
No HS diploma12.6%
HS diploma22.4%
Some college49.3%
Bachelor's+15.7%
Housing tenure
37.2%
62.8%
Owner37.2%
Renter62.8%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Marysville, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,521 → $1,930
up 26.9%
Income
$45,867 → $56,430
up 23.0%
Population
12,451 → 12,726
up 2.2%
Renter share
55.1% → 62.8%
+7.7 pts
Bachelor's+
15.6% → 15.7%
+0.1 pts
Median age
35.4 → 33.7
-1.7 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in Marysville, CA has increased by $409 per month, settling near $1,930 after starting the period at $1,521. Household income in the area moved from $45,867 to $56,430 across the same window, up 23.0% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 3.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 12,451 to 12,726 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.2% change. About 62.8% of households rent today, against 55.1% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Marysville, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in Marysville, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Marysville is $1,930/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,140/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,450/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,140/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,030/mo.

At 41% of local median household income ($56,430/yr), Marysville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 18.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Marysville an affordable city for renters?

Marysville is considered stretched for renters. At $1,930/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the local median household income ($56,430/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Marysville significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Marysville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,930/mo in Marysville. The local median household income is $56,430/yr, meaning the typical Marysville household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Marysville?

Rent in Marysville has increased 18.8% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Marysville rent compare to other cities in California?

Marysville is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #349 out of 381 tracked cities at $1,930/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Marysville?

Oroville is nearby and more affordable at $1,351/mo, which is $579 less than Marysville.

What percentage of Marysville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 62.8% of Marysville households are renters, while 37.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Marysville has a strong rental market.

How does Marysville rent compare to the national average?

Marysville's median rent of $1,930/mo is $32 (2%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #349 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $1,930/mo, rent takes ~41% of Marysville's median household income ($56,430/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Marysville 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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