1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Yuba City, CA
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Yuba City, California as of July 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $1,967 and +7% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Yuba City
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Yuba City
Compare Yuba City's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Taft | $880 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $887 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $900 |
| 4 | California City | $950 |
| 5 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 6 | Barstow | $974 |
| 7 | Oroville | $1,005 |
| 8 | El Centro | $1,020 |
| 9 | Paradise | $1,020 |
| 10 | Red Bluff | $1,030 |
| 11 | Eureka | $1,040 |
| 12 | Porterville | $1,060 |
| 13 | Shafter | $1,060 |
| 14 | Tehachapi | $1,110 |
| 15 | Hanford | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in California
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupertino | $3,880 |
| 2 | Foster City | $3,820 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $3,710 |
| 4 | Scotts Valley | $3,600 |
| 5 | Aptos | $3,600 |
| 6 | Tiburon | $3,530 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,530 |
| 8 | Coronado | $3,460 |
| 9 | Sunnyvale | $3,438 |
| 10 | Millbrae | $3,410 |
| 11 | Corte Madera | $3,390 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,382 |
| 13 | Palo Alto | $3,305 |
| 14 | Mountain View | $3,303 |
| 15 | Ladera Ranch | $3,280 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Yuba City.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Yuba City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivehurst, CA | 5.3 mi | $1,190 | $-105 (-8%) |
| Marysville, CA | 16.2 mi | $1,140 | $-155 (-12%) |
| Lincoln, CA | 23.8 mi | $2,260 | +$965 (+75%) |
| Woodland, CA | 25.7 mi | $1,455 | +$160 (+12%) |
| Antelope, CA | 29.2 mi | $2,150 | +$855 (+66%) |
| Roseville, CA | 29.9 mi | $2,153 | +$858 (+66%) |
| West Sacramento, CA | 29.9 mi | $1,380 | +$85 (+7%) |
| Rocklin, CA | 30.8 mi | $2,270 | +$975 (+75%) |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 33.7 mi | $1,745 | +$450 (+35%) |
| Sacramento, CA | 34.4 mi | $1,739 | +$444 (+34%) |
| Davis, CA | 34.5 mi | $1,975 | +$680 (+53%) |
| Oroville, CA | 35.6 mi | $1,005 | $-290 (-22%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Yuba City — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Yuba City?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Yuba City, California is $1,295 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $1,967.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Yuba City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $51,800 ($4,317/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.90/hour at a full-time job.
Is Yuba City expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Yuba City's 1-bedroom median of $1,295 is +7% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 43th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Yuba City rank for 1-bedroom rent in California?
Among the 385 cities in California with 1-bedroom data, Yuba City ranks #41 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Yuba City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Olivehurst ($1,190), Marysville ($1,140), Oroville ($1,005).