Studio Apartment Rent in Yuba City, CA
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Yuba City, California as of August 2026. That's +37% lower than the citywide median of $2,046 and in line with the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio 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 studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florin | $738 |
| 2 | Ridgecrest | $864 |
| 3 | Taft | $870 |
| 4 | Lakeport | $890 |
| 5 | El Centro | $910 |
| 6 | Barstow | $915 |
| 7 | Red Bluff | $930 |
| 8 | California City | $940 |
| 9 | Clearlake | $950 |
| 10 | Paradise | $970 |
| 11 | Eureka | $980 |
| 12 | Oroville | $985 |
| 13 | Fortuna | $990 |
| 14 | Florence-Graham | $1,029 |
| 15 | Porterville | $1,050 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in California
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Cruz | $3,520 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley | $3,420 |
| 3 | Aptos | $3,420 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $3,410 |
| 5 | Coronado | $3,190 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $3,140 |
| 7 | Los Altos | $3,130 |
| 8 | Foster City | $3,130 |
| 9 | Newport Beach | $3,102 |
| 10 | Capitola | $3,100 |
| 11 | Sunnyvale | $3,010 |
| 12 | Santa Barbara | $3,000 |
| 13 | Irvine | $3,000 |
| 14 | Solana Beach | $2,970 |
| 15 | Saratoga | $2,910 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Yuba City.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Yuba City |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olivehurst, CA | 5.3 mi | $1,190 | $-100 (-8%) |
| Marysville, CA | 16.2 mi | $1,140 | $-150 (-12%) |
| Lincoln, CA | 23.8 mi | $2,130 | +$840 (+65%) |
| Woodland, CA | 25.7 mi | $1,450 | +$160 (+12%) |
| Antelope, CA | 29.2 mi | $2,030 | +$740 (+57%) |
| Roseville, CA | 29.9 mi | $2,033 | +$743 (+58%) |
| West Sacramento, CA | 29.9 mi | $1,370 | +$80 (+6%) |
| Rocklin, CA | 30.8 mi | $2,145 | +$855 (+66%) |
| Citrus Heights, CA | 33.7 mi | $1,645 | +$355 (+28%) |
| Sacramento, CA | 34.4 mi | $1,644 | +$354 (+27%) |
| Davis, CA | 34.5 mi | $1,960 | +$670 (+52%) |
| Oroville, CA | 35.6 mi | $985 | $-305 (-24%) |
Studio rent in Yuba City — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Yuba City?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Yuba City, California is $1,290 per month. This is +37% below the citywide median of $2,046.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Yuba City?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $51,600 ($4,300/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Yuba City expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Yuba City's studio median of $1,290 is right at the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 50th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Yuba City rank for studio rent in California?
Among the 378 cities in California with studio data, Yuba City ranks #41 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Yuba City?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Olivehurst ($1,190), Marysville ($1,140), Oroville ($985).