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Yucaipa

Pop. 54,421·328th most expensive in California·Rental market data updated monthly for Yucaipa, CA
Median rent (all units)
$2,095/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
+7.8%
vs US Median
+$130
Rising (Monthly)
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Yucaipa · $2,095
More expensive than 64% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
53/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Yucaipa's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,095/mo
Expected by trend
$2,126/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,640
1 BR
$1,710
2 BR
$2,130
3 BR
$2,840
4 BR+
$3,460
Research median
$2,130/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: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,140/yr
At $2,095/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, +7.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Yucaipa, CA is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 26.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
54,421
Median income
$90,794
Median age
36.3
Renters
26.6%
Age distribution
26.2%
21.6%
24.1%
12%
16%
Under 1826.2%
18–3421.6%
35–5424.1%
55–6412%
65+16%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
63.3%
36.3%
White63.3%
Black1.1%
Hispanic36.3%
Asian3.3%
Education (25+)
26.2%
35.5%
26.9%
No HS diploma11.4%
HS diploma26.2%
Some college35.5%
Bachelor's+26.9%
Housing tenure
73.4%
26.6%
Owner73.4%
Renter26.6%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Yucaipa, CA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,742 → $2,095
up 20.3%
Income
$75,456 → $90,794
up 20.3%
Population
54,312 → 54,421
up 0.2%
Renter share
30.4% → 26.6%
-3.8 pts
Bachelor's+
25.1% → 26.9%
+1.8 pts
Median age
35.5 → 36.3
+0.8 yrs

Since 2022, the typical rent in Yucaipa, CA has increased from $1,742 to $2,095, a 20.3% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $75,456 to $90,794 across the same window, up 20.3% versus 2021. Renters now make up 26.6% of households, compared with 30.4% five years ago. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Yucaipa, CA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Yucaipa rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Yucaipa, CA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Yucaipa is $2,095/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,640/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,130/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,710/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,840/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($90,794/yr), Yucaipa ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Yucaipa an affordable city for renters?

Yucaipa is considered affordable for renters. At $2,095/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($90,794/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Yucaipa falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Yucaipa?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,095/mo in Yucaipa. The local median household income is $90,794/yr, meaning the typical Yucaipa household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Yucaipa?

Rent in Yucaipa has increased 2.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Yucaipa rent compare to other cities in California?

Yucaipa is one of the more affordable cities in California for rent, ranking #328 out of 387 tracked cities at $2,095/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Yucaipa?

Banning is nearby and more affordable at $1,767/mo, which is $328 less than Yucaipa.

What percentage of Yucaipa residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.6% of Yucaipa households are renters, while 73.4% are owner-occupied. Yucaipa leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Yucaipa rent compare to the national average?

Yucaipa's median rent of $2,095/mo is $130 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within California, it ranks #328 out of 387 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,095/mo, rent takes ~28% of Yucaipa's median household income ($90,794/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Yucaipa 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1–13.3%
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