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Spring Valley

·276th most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Spring Valley, CA
Median rent (all units)
$2,435/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$470
Rising (Monthly)
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Spring Valley · $2,435
More expensive than 77% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
71/100
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Rents are 11% below what Spring Valley's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,435/mo
Expected by trend
$2,727/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,760
1 BR
$1,910
2 BR
$2,360
3 BR
$3,160
4 BR+
$3,840
Research median
$2,360/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$29,220/yr
At $2,435/mo median
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Rents are climbing (1.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.0% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Spring Valley, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,805 → $2,435
up 34.9%

Five years ago, renters in Spring Valley, CA paid around $1,805 a month. That figure now sits near $2,435, up 34.9% from the 2021 baseline. Taken together, the five-year picture in Spring Valley, CA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Spring Valley rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Spring Valley is $2,435/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,760/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,360/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,910/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,160/mo.

At 41% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Spring Valley ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Spring Valley an affordable city for renters?

Spring Valley is considered stretched for renters. At $2,435/mo, rent takes approximately 41% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Spring Valley significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Spring Valley?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,435/mo in Spring Valley.

Is rent going up or down in Spring Valley?

Rent in Spring Valley has increased 1.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Spring Valley rent compare to other cities in California?

Spring Valley is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #276 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,435/mo.

How does Spring Valley rent compare to the national average?

Spring Valley's median rent of $2,435/mo is $470 (24%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #276 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
41%
STRETCHED

At $2,435/mo, rent takes ~41% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Spring Valley 41%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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