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Winters

Pop. 7,583·198th most expensive in California·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,771/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
+$806
Stable (Monthly)
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Winters · $2,771
More expensive than 86% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,771/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$111,000/yr
Local median income
$122,951/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Winters's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,490
1 BR
$1,670
2 BR
$2,080
3 BR
$2,880
4 BR+
$3,280
Research median
$2,080/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: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$33,252/yr
At $2,771/mo median
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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 (+0.0% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Winters, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
7,583
Median income
$122,951
Median age
36.2
Renters
29.7%
Age distribution
24.2%
24.2%
26.9%
14.4%
Under 1824.2%
18–3424.2%
35–5426.9%
55–6410.3%
65+14.4%
Gender
52.7%
47.3%
Male52.7%
Female47.3%
Race & ethnicity
52%
46.8%
White52%
Hispanic46.8%
Asian0.9%
Education (25+)
13.5%
22.6%
32.2%
31.7%
No HS diploma13.5%
HS diploma22.6%
Some college32.2%
Bachelor's+31.7%
Housing tenure
70.3%
29.7%
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Winters, CA has changed in 5 years

Income
$90,887 → $122,951
up 35.3%
Population
7,138 → 7,583
up 6.2%
Renter share
33.4% → 29.7%
-3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
22.8% → 31.7%
+8.9 pts
Median age
37.3 → 36.2
-1.1 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $90,887 to $122,951 across the same window, up 35.3% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 7,138 to 7,583 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.2% change. About 29.7% of households rent today, against 33.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 22.8% to 31.7%.

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Winters rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Winters, CA

Last updated: June 22, 2026

The median rent in Winters is $2,771/mo as of June 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,490/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,080/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,670/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,880/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($122,951/yr), Winters ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Winters an affordable city for renters?

Winters is considered affordable for renters. At $2,771/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($122,951/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Winters falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Winters?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $111,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,771/mo in Winters. The local median household income is $122,951/yr, meaning the typical Winters household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Winters?

Rent in Winters has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 2026.

How does Winters rent compare to other cities in California?

Winters is middle-of-the-pack for California for rent, ranking #198 out of 384 tracked cities at $2,771/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Winters?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Winters ($2,771/mo): Fairfield ($2,446/mo), Woodland ($2,467/mo), Vacaville ($2,562/mo).

What percentage of Winters residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.7% of Winters households are renters, while 70.3% are owner-occupied. Winters leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Winters rent compare to the national average?

Winters's median rent of $2,771/mo is $806 (41%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #198 out of 384 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,771/mo, rent takes ~27% of Winters's median household income ($122,951/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Winters 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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