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Newman

Pop. 12,316·404th most expensive in California·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,295/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$670
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Newman · $1,295
More affordable than 85% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,295/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$52,000/yr
Local median income
$78,906/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Newman's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,030
1 BR
$1,070
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,940
4 BR+
$2,290
Research median
$1,380/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: March 14, 2026

Annual cost
$15,540/yr
At $1,295/mo median
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Newman, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 11.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,316
Median income
$78,906
Median age
35
Renters
34.4%
Age distribution
27.6%
22.4%
25.2%
14.5%
Under 1827.6%
18–3422.4%
35–5425.2%
55–6414.5%
65+10.2%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
40.9%
61.3%
White40.9%
Black0.6%
Hispanic61.3%
Asian4.4%
Education (25+)
22.8%
39.8%
26.1%
No HS diploma22.8%
HS diploma39.8%
Some college26.1%
Bachelor's+11.3%
Housing tenure
65.6%
34.4%
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Newman, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$76,895 → $78,906
up 2.6%
Population
12,154 → 12,316
up 1.3%
Renter share
30.3% → 34.4%
+4.1 pts
Bachelor's+
9.4% → 11.3%
+1.9 pts
Median age
33.8 → 35
+1.2 yrs

Median household income rose from $76,895 to $78,906 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% shift. The population has grown by 1.3% since 2021, moving from about 12,154 residents to roughly 12,316. Renters now make up 34.4% of households, compared with 30.3% five years ago.

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Newman rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Newman, CA

Last updated: March 14, 2026

The median rent in Newman is $1,295/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,030/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,380/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,070/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,940/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($78,906/yr), Newman ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Newman an affordable city for renters?

Newman is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,295/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($78,906/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Newman falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Newman?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $52,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,295/mo in Newman. The local median household income is $78,906/yr, meaning the typical Newman household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Newman?

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

How does Newman rent compare to other cities in California?

Newman is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #404 out of 405 tracked cities at $1,295/mo.

What percentage of Newman residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.4% of Newman households are renters, while 65.6% are owner-occupied. Newman leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Newman rent compare to the national average?

Newman's median rent of $1,295/mo is $670 (34%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #404 out of 405 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,295/mo, rent takes ~20% of Newman's median household income ($78,906/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax1–13.3%
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