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Roseville

Pop. 155,955·248th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,579/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
+$617
Falling (Monthly)
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Roseville · $2,579
More expensive than 81% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
66/100
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Rents are 8% below what Roseville's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,579/mo
Expected by trend
$2,800/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,033
1 BR
$2,153
2 BR
$2,673
3 BR
$3,627
4 BR+
$4,183
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,673/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,579 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
$30,948/yr
At $2,579/mo median
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Balanced Market
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 (+4.8% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Roseville, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 44.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
155,955
Median income
$119,288
Median age
40.2
Renters
31.2%
Age distribution
22.6%
20.2%
27.5%
12.4%
17.4%
Under 1822.6%
18–3420.2%
35–5427.5%
55–6412.4%
65+17.4%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
64.2%
16.5%
13.3%
White64.2%
Black2.1%
Hispanic16.5%
Asian13.3%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
16.8%
34.5%
44.3%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma16.8%
Some college34.5%
Bachelor's+44.3%
Housing tenure
68.8%
31.2%
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Roseville, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,169 → $2,579
up 18.9%
Income
$102,660 → $119,288
up 16.2%
Population
145,687 → 155,955
up 7.0%
Renter share
32.3% → 31.2%
-1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
44.4% → 44.3%
-0.1 pts
Median age
39.2 → 40.2
+1.0 yrs

The median rent in Roseville, CA stood at $2,169 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,579, reflecting a 18.9% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $119,288 today, compared with $102,660 five years earlier. The population has grown by 7.0% since 2021, moving from about 145,687 residents to roughly 155,955. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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

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About renting in Roseville, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Roseville is $2,579/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,033/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,673/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,153/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,627/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($119,288/yr), Roseville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Roseville an affordable city for renters?

Roseville is considered affordable for renters. At $2,579/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($119,288/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Roseville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Roseville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $103,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,579/mo in Roseville. The local median household income is $119,288/yr, meaning the typical Roseville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Roseville?

Rent in Roseville has increased 4.8% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Roseville neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Roseville are 95661 ($2,218/mo), 95678 ($2,457/mo), and 95747 ($2,923/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Roseville is $2,579/mo.

How does Roseville rent compare to other cities in California?

Roseville is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #248 out of 381 tracked cities at $2,579/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Roseville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Roseville ($2,579/mo): Citrus Heights ($1,910/mo), Fair Oaks ($2,040/mo), Orangevale ($2,149/mo).

What percentage of Roseville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.2% of Roseville households are renters, while 68.8% are owner-occupied. Roseville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Roseville rent compare to the national average?

Roseville's median rent of $2,579/mo is $617 (31%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #248 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,579/mo, rent takes ~26% of Roseville's median household income ($119,288/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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