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Orangevale

Pop. 35,958·316th most expensive in California·Orangevale rents are up 8.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,149/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.9%
Month-over-Month
+4.2%
vs US Median
+$187
Rising (Monthly)
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Orangevale · $2,149
More expensive than 67% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,149/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$86,000/yr
Local median income
$99,832/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Orangevale's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,830
1 BR
$1,940
2 BR
$2,410
3 BR
$3,270
4 BR+
$3,770
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,410/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,149 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
$25,788/yr
At $2,149/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.9% YoY, +4.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Orangevale, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 32% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,958
Median income
$99,832
Median age
41.3
Renters
24.5%
Age distribution
21.4%
19.7%
26.5%
12.8%
19.6%
Under 1821.4%
18–3419.7%
35–5426.5%
55–6412.8%
65+19.6%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
79.3%
14.5%
White79.3%
Black1.7%
Hispanic14.5%
Asian2.7%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
25.7%
35.5%
32%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma25.7%
Some college35.5%
Bachelor's+32%
Housing tenure
75.5%
24.5%
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Orangevale, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,881 → $2,149
up 14.2%
Income
$89,426 → $99,832
up 11.6%
Population
35,729 → 35,958
up 0.6%
Renter share
25.6% → 24.5%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
31.8% → 32%
+0.2 pts

Five years ago, renters in Orangevale, CA paid around $1,881 a month. That figure now sits near $2,149, up 14.2% from the 2023 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $99,832 today, compared with $89,426 five years earlier. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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By apartment size

Orangevale rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Orangevale, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Orangevale is $2,149/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,830/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,410/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,940/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,270/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($99,832/yr), Orangevale ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Orangevale an affordable city for renters?

Orangevale is considered affordable for renters. At $2,149/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($99,832/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Orangevale falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Orangevale?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,149/mo in Orangevale. The local median household income is $99,832/yr, meaning the typical Orangevale household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Orangevale?

Rent in Orangevale has increased 8.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Orangevale rent compare to other cities in California?

Orangevale is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #316 out of 381 tracked cities at $2,149/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Orangevale?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Orangevale ($2,149/mo): Citrus Heights ($1,910/mo), Fair Oaks ($2,040/mo).

What percentage of Orangevale residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.5% of Orangevale households are renters, while 75.5% are owner-occupied. Orangevale leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Orangevale rent compare to the national average?

Orangevale's median rent of $2,149/mo is $187 (10%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #316 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,149/mo, rent takes ~26% of Orangevale's median household income ($99,832/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Orangevale 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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