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Shingle Springs

Pop. 3,801·308th most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Shingle Springs, CA
Median rent (all units)
$2,262/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.9%
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
+$297
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Shingle Springs · $2,262
More expensive than 71% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
20% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,262/mo, rent takes about 20% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$90,000/yr
Local median income
$135,530/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Shingle Springs's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,740
1 BR
$1,840
2 BR
$2,290
3 BR
$3,110
4 BR+
$3,590
Research median
$2,290/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
$27,144/yr
At $2,262/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.9% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Shingle Springs, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 42.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
3,801
Median income
$135,530
Median age
46.9
Renters
12.3%
Age distribution
18%
17.4%
22.2%
14.7%
27.8%
Under 1818%
18–3417.4%
35–5422.2%
55–6414.7%
65+27.8%
Gender
52.7%
47.3%
Male52.7%
Female47.3%
Race & ethnicity
84.4%
White84.4%
Hispanic7.7%
Asian0.5%
Other7.4%
Education (25+)
21%
31.5%
42.7%
No HS diploma4.8%
HS diploma21%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+42.7%
Housing tenure
87.7%
12.3%
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Shingle Springs, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,196 → $135,530
up 51.9%
Population
3,609 → 3,801
up 5.3%
Renter share
27.5% → 12.3%
-15.2 pts
Bachelor's+
35.1% → 42.7%
+7.6 pts
Median age
47.8 → 46.9
-0.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $135,530 today, compared with $89,196 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 3,609 to 3,801 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.3% change. About 12.3% of households rent today, against 27.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 35.1% to 42.7%.

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Shingle Springs rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Shingle Springs, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Shingle Springs is $2,262/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,740/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,290/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,840/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,110/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($135,530/yr), Shingle Springs ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Shingle Springs an affordable city for renters?

Shingle Springs is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,262/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($135,530/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Shingle Springs falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Shingle Springs?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,262/mo in Shingle Springs. The local median household income is $135,530/yr, meaning the typical Shingle Springs household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Shingle Springs?

Rent in Shingle Springs has increased 0.9% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Shingle Springs rent compare to other cities in California?

Shingle Springs is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #308 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,262/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Shingle Springs?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Shingle Springs ($2,262/mo): Placerville ($1,974/mo), Orangevale ($2,063/mo).

What percentage of Shingle Springs residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.3% of Shingle Springs households are renters, while 87.7% are owner-occupied. Shingle Springs leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Shingle Springs rent compare to the national average?

Shingle Springs's median rent of $2,262/mo is $297 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #308 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,262/mo, rent takes ~20% of Shingle Springs's median household income ($135,530/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax1–13.3%
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