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Suisun City

Pop. 29,286·229th most expensive in California·Suisun City rents are up 8.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,669/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
+$704
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Suisun City · $2,669
More expensive than 84% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
48/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Suisun City's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,669/mo
Expected by trend
$2,638/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,820
1 BR
$2,000
2 BR
$2,550
3 BR
$3,410
4 BR+
$3,860
Research median
$2,550/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
$32,028/yr
At $2,669/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 8.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.8% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Suisun City, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 21.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,286
Median income
$94,787
Median age
35.7
Renters
39.2%
Age distribution
24.7%
24.1%
23.4%
13.4%
14.4%
Under 1824.7%
18–3424.1%
35–5423.4%
55–6413.4%
65+14.4%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
25.7%
20.6%
30.7%
19.6%
White25.7%
Black20.6%
Hispanic30.7%
Asian19.6%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
30.3%
36.8%
21.1%
No HS diploma11.8%
HS diploma30.3%
Some college36.8%
Bachelor's+21.1%
Housing tenure
60.8%
39.2%
Owner60.8%
Renter39.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Suisun City, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,246 → $2,669
up 18.8%
Income
$86,405 → $94,787
up 9.7%
Population
29,436 → 29,286
down 0.5%
Renter share
38.6% → 39.2%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
20.5% → 21.1%
+0.6 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in Suisun City, CA has increased by $423 per month, settling near $2,669 after starting the period at $2,246. Median household income grew from $86,405 to $94,787 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.7% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 9.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Suisun City, 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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Suisun City rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Suisun City, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Suisun City is $2,669/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,820/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,550/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,000/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,410/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($94,787/yr), Suisun City ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Suisun City an affordable city for renters?

Suisun City is considered moderate for renters. At $2,669/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($94,787/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Suisun City slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Suisun City?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $107,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,669/mo in Suisun City. The local median household income is $94,787/yr, meaning the typical Suisun City household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Suisun City?

Rent in Suisun City has increased 8.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Suisun City rent compare to other cities in California?

Suisun City is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #229 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,669/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Suisun City?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Suisun City ($2,669/mo): Pittsburg ($2,396/mo), Fairfield ($2,446/mo), Benicia ($2,493/mo).

What percentage of Suisun City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 39.2% of Suisun City households are renters, while 60.8% are owner-occupied. Suisun City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Suisun City rent compare to the national average?

Suisun City's median rent of $2,669/mo is $704 (36%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #229 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,669/mo, rent takes ~34% of Suisun City's median household income ($94,787/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Suisun City 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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