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Yuba City

Pop. 69,471·331st most expensive in California·Yuba City rents are up 8.6% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,046/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.6%
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
+$84
Rising (Monthly)
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Yuba City · $2,046
More expensive than 61% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
42/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% above what Yuba City's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,046/mo
Expected by trend
$1,965/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Yuba City's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,295
2 BR
$1,645
3 BR
$2,305
4 BR+
$2,760
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,645/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,046 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
$24,552/yr
At $2,046/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.6% YoY, +4.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Yuba City, CA is majority owner-occupied, 20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
69,471
Median income
$75,477
Median age
36
Renters
42.7%
Age distribution
24.8%
23.9%
23.7%
16.5%
Under 1824.8%
18–3423.9%
35–5423.7%
55–6411.1%
65+16.5%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
41.5%
33.3%
20.5%
White41.5%
Black2.2%
Hispanic33.3%
Asian20.5%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
20.8%
24.1%
34.7%
20.4%
No HS diploma20.8%
HS diploma24.1%
Some college34.7%
Bachelor's+20.4%
Housing tenure
57.3%
42.7%
Owner57.3%
Renter42.7%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Yuba City, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,669 → $2,046
up 22.6%
Income
$64,225 → $75,477
up 17.5%
Population
69,540 → 69,471
down 0.1%
Renter share
43.5% → 42.7%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
20.5% → 20.4%
-0.1 pts
Median age
35.4 → 36
+0.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Yuba City, CA paid around $1,669 a month. That figure now sits near $2,046, up 22.6% from the 2022 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $64,225 to $75,477 across the same window, up 17.5% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Yuba City, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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By apartment size

Yuba City rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Yuba City, CA

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Yuba City is $2,046/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,290/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,645/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,295/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,305/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($75,477/yr), Yuba City ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Yuba City an affordable city for renters?

Yuba City is considered moderate for renters. At $2,046/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($75,477/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Yuba City slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,046/mo in Yuba City. The local median household income is $75,477/yr, meaning the typical Yuba City household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Yuba City?

Rent in Yuba City has increased 8.6% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Yuba City neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Yuba City are 95991 ($1,788/mo), and 95993 ($2,477/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Yuba City is $2,046/mo.

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

Yuba City is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #331 out of 381 tracked cities at $2,046/mo.

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

Marysville is nearby and more affordable at $1,930/mo, which is $116 less than Yuba City.

What percentage of Yuba City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.7% of Yuba City households are renters, while 57.3% are owner-occupied. Yuba City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Yuba City rent compare to the national average?

Yuba City's median rent of $2,046/mo is $84 (4%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within California, it ranks #331 out of 381 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,046/mo, rent takes ~33% of Yuba City's median household income ($75,477/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Yuba City 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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