Most rent-burdened cities in California
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Data as of September 2026. Twelve months of median rent as a share of Census median household income (5-year estimates). Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordableMost expensiveRent fallingRent risingBest rent/incomeMost rent-burdenedRecord-high rentSeasonal swingsRent vs. income
310 cities
| Rank | City | Rent/income | Median rent | Income | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | La Crescenta-MontroseCA | 27.7% | $2,999/mo | $130,000 | ↓22 from #229 |
| 252 | Lake ElsinoreCA | 27.7% | $2,348/mo | $101,888 | ↓26 from #226 |
| 253 | Citrus HeightsCA | 27.5% | $1,883/mo | $82,314 | ↓31 from #222 |
| 254 | EastvaleCA | 27.4% | $3,659/mo | $160,069 | ↓43 from #211 |
| 255 | RedlandsCA | 27.4% | $2,398/mo | $105,041 | ↓32 from #223 |
| 256 | Simi ValleyCA | 27.3% | $2,778/mo | $122,081 | ↓25 from #231 |
| 257 | TracyCA | 27.2% | $2,742/mo | $121,119 | ↓30 from #227 |
| 258 | Santa ClaritaCA | 27.1% | $2,783/mo | $123,062 | ↓42 from #216 |
| 259 | UplandCA | 27.1% | $2,392/mo | $105,830 | ↓18 from #241 |
| 260 | VisaliaCA | 26.9% | $1,839/mo | $81,989 | ↓28 from #232 |
| 261 | Walnut CreekCA | 26.9% | $2,924/mo | $130,432 | ↓16 from #245 |
| 262 | PowayCA | 26.9% | $3,325/mo | $148,359 | ↓18 from #244 |
| 263 | PacificaCA | 26.9% | $3,594/mo | $160,523 | ↓9 from #254 |
| 264 | Foster CityCA | 26.8% | $4,450/mo | $199,143 | ↓5 from #259 |
| 265 | LemooreCA | 26.8% | $1,868/mo | $83,724 | ↓27 from #238 |
| 266 | BreaCA | 26.7% | $2,916/mo | $131,129 | ↓23 from #243 |
| 267 | OrangevaleCA | 26.7% | $2,220/mo | $99,832 | ↓18 from #249 |
| 268 | RosemontCA | 26.6% | $1,996/mo | $90,046 | ↓29 from #239 |
| 269 | MoorparkCA | 26.6% | $3,289/mo | $148,480 | ↓36 from #233 |
| 270 | Santa ClaraCA | 26.5% | $3,958/mo | $178,958 | ↓17 from #253 |
| 271 | PinoleCA | 26.3% | $2,800/mo | $127,717 | -- |
| 272 | Union CityCA | 26.1% | $2,913/mo | $133,715 | ↓15 from #257 |
| 273 | NewarkCA | 26.0% | $3,670/mo | $169,064 | ↓21 from #252 |
| 274 | El SegundoCA | 25.9% | $3,253/mo | $150,737 | ↓27 from #247 |
| 275 | Elk GroveCA | 25.6% | $2,688/mo | $125,924 | ↓27 from #248 |
| 276 | SunnyvaleCA | 25.6% | $3,972/mo | $186,170 | ↓12 from #264 |
| 277 | RosevilleCA | 25.4% | $2,521/mo | $119,288 | ↓26 from #251 |
| 278 | Castro ValleyCA | 25.3% | $3,011/mo | $142,779 | ↓16 from #262 |
| 279 | Pleasant HillCA | 25.2% | $3,042/mo | $145,029 | ↓19 from #260 |
| 280 | OrindaCA | 25.1% | $5,239/mo | $250,001 | -- |
| 281 | AlamedaCA | 25.1% | $2,876/mo | $137,697 | ↓20 from #261 |
| 282 | South PasadenaCA | 25.0% | $2,649/mo | $127,175 | ↓24 from #258 |
| 283 | CarmichaelCA | 24.5% | $1,757/mo | $85,914 | ↓27 from #256 |
| 284 | Menlo ParkCA | 24.4% | $4,277/mo | $210,025 | ↓17 from #267 |
| 285 | BeniciaCA | 24.3% | $2,455/mo | $121,204 | ↓30 from #255 |
| 286 | MilpitasCA | 24.3% | $3,614/mo | $178,798 | ↓18 from #268 |
| 287 | Palo AltoCA | 23.7% | $4,558/mo | $231,101 | ↓14 from #273 |
| 288 | MartinezCA | 23.6% | $2,509/mo | $127,355 | ↓25 from #263 |
| 289 | RocklinCA | 23.3% | $2,408/mo | $124,168 | ↓24 from #265 |
| 290 | Ladera RanchCA | 23.1% | $3,550/mo | $184,458 | ↓24 from #266 |
| 291 | FolsomCA | 22.9% | $2,667/mo | $139,804 | ↓21 from #270 |
| 292 | LivermoreCA | 22.9% | $3,066/mo | $160,775 | ↓21 from #271 |
| 293 | AlbanyCA | 22.4% | $2,694/mo | $144,107 | ↓18 from #275 |
| 294 | Rancho Santa MargaritaCA | 22.4% | $2,849/mo | $152,560 | ↓20 from #274 |
| 295 | FremontCA | 22.4% | $3,388/mo | $181,506 | ↓19 from #276 |
| 296 | DanvilleCA | 22.3% | $4,324/mo | $232,216 | ↓24 from #272 |
| 297 | El Dorado HillsCA | 22.3% | $3,070/mo | $165,349 | ↓20 from #277 |
| 298 | BelmontCA | 22.2% | $3,798/mo | $205,297 | ↓16 from #282 |
| 299 | Los GatosCA | 22.1% | $4,004/mo | $217,554 | ↓21 from #278 |
| 300 | CupertinoCA | 22.0% | $4,307/mo | $234,707 | ↓20 from #280 |