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Ukiah

Pop. 16,304·343rd most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Ukiah, CA
Median rent (all units)
$1,979/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.4%
Month-over-Month
+6.6%
vs US Median
+$17
Rising (Monthly)
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Ukiah · $1,979
More expensive than 57% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
36% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,979/mo, rent takes about 36% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$79,000/yr
Local median income
$66,160/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ukiah's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,250
2 BR
$1,640
3 BR
$2,300
4 BR+
$2,750
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,640/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,979 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
$23,748/yr
At $1,979/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.4% YoY, +6.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ukiah, CA is majority renter-occupied, 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
16,304
Median income
$66,160
Median age
39.2
Renters
55.3%
Age distribution
22.8%
18.7%
26.9%
19.8%
Under 1822.8%
18–3418.7%
35–5426.9%
55–6411.7%
65+19.8%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
61.5%
32.8%
White61.5%
Black1.1%
Hispanic32.8%
Asian2.8%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
15.9%
23.9%
38%
22.2%
No HS diploma15.9%
HS diploma23.9%
Some college38%
Bachelor's+22.2%
Housing tenure
44.7%
55.3%
Owner44.7%
Renter55.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Ukiah, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,975 → $66,160
up 16.1%
Population
16,728 → 16,304
down 2.5%
Renter share
52% → 55.3%
+3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
23.6% → 22.2%
-1.4 pts
Median age
37.4 → 39.2
+1.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $56,975 to $66,160 across the same window, up 16.1% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 16,728 residents to roughly 16,304. Renters now make up 55.3% of households, compared with 52% five years ago.

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Ukiah rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Ukiah, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Ukiah is $1,979/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,200/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,640/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,250/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,300/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($66,160/yr), Ukiah ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ukiah an affordable city for renters?

Ukiah is considered moderate for renters. At $1,979/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($66,160/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ukiah slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Ukiah?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,979/mo in Ukiah. The local median household income is $66,160/yr, meaning the typical Ukiah household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ukiah?

Rent in Ukiah has decreased 4.4% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Ukiah rent compare to other cities in California?

Ukiah is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #343 out of 381 tracked cities at $1,979/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ukiah?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ukiah ($1,979/mo): Clearlake ($1,400/mo), Guerneville ($1,828/mo), Lakeport ($1,838/mo).

What percentage of Ukiah residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.3% of Ukiah households are renters, while 44.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Ukiah has a strong rental market.

How does Ukiah rent compare to the national average?

Ukiah's median rent of $1,979/mo is $17 (1%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #343 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,979/mo, rent takes ~36% of Ukiah's median household income ($66,160/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ukiah 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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