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Paradise

Pop. 241·382nd most expensive in California·Paradise rents have dropped 11.9%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,409/mo
Year-over-Year
-11.9%
Month-over-Month
-9.7%
vs US Median
-$556
Falling (Monthly)
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Paradise · $1,409
More affordable than 81% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
15% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,409/mo, rent takes about 15% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$56,000/yr
Local median income
$109,375/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Paradise's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,330
3 BR
$1,860
4 BR+
$2,230
Research median
$1,330/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,908/yr
At $1,409/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 11.9% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-11.9% YoY, -9.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Paradise, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 61.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
241
Median income
$109,375
Median age
61.1
Renters
16.7%
Age distribution
34.4%
16.2%
37.3%
Under 189.5%
18–342.5%
35–5434.4%
55–6416.2%
65+37.3%
Gender
55.2%
44.8%
Male55.2%
Female44.8%
Race & ethnicity
90.5%
29%
White90.5%
Hispanic29%
Asian2.5%
Education (25+)
15.6%
20.6%
61.9%
No HS diploma1.8%
HS diploma15.6%
Some college20.6%
Bachelor's+61.9%
Housing tenure
83.3%
16.7%
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Paradise, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$93,333 → $109,375
up 17.2%
Population
201 → 241
up 19.9%
Renter share
6.9% → 16.7%
+9.8 pts
Bachelor's+
39.6% → 61.9%
+22.3 pts
Median age
62.3 → 61.1
-1.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $93,333 to $109,375 across the same window, up 17.2% versus 2021. Census counts show Paradise, CA adding about 40 residents over the five-year window, up 19.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 6.9% to 16.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 39.6% to 61.9% across the same window.

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Paradise rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Paradise, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Paradise is $1,409/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $970/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,330/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,020/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,860/mo.

At 15% of local median household income ($109,375/yr), Paradise ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 11.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Paradise an affordable city for renters?

Paradise is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,409/mo, rent takes approximately 15% of the local median household income ($109,375/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Paradise falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Paradise?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,409/mo in Paradise. The local median household income is $109,375/yr, meaning the typical Paradise household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Paradise?

Rent in Paradise has decreased 11.9% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Paradise rent compare to other cities in California?

Paradise is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #382 out of 387 tracked cities at $1,409/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Paradise?

Oroville is nearby and more affordable at $1,315/mo, which is $94 less than Paradise.

What percentage of Paradise residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.7% of Paradise households are renters, while 83.3% are owner-occupied. Paradise leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Paradise rent compare to the national average?

Paradise's median rent of $1,409/mo is $556 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #382 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
15%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,409/mo, rent takes ~15% of Paradise's median household income ($109,375/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Paradise 15%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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