Average Rent in Colfax, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Colfax, CA

Average rent prices in Colfax have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 57% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in
Colfax, CA

Rent prices in Colfax vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Colfax is $1,795, whereas a house costs $2,447. 1-bedroom apartments in Colfax run $1,395 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,675.


Studio	$1,595	No Change	-
1 bedroom	$1,395	4%	5%
2 bedroom	$1,795	1%	2%
3 bedroom	$2,795	5%	26%
4 bedroom	$3,400	No Change	3%


Apartments	$1,795	14%	No Change
Condos	$1,875	2%	-
Houses	$2,447	No Change	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,795

Last 30 days

Last year

26%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last year

The table above reflects average rent prices in Colfax, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Colfax, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Colfax and Grass Valley by all bedroom counts and property types.

Colfax

Median rent price$2,595

37%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,250

18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Colfax, CA is 15% higher than the median rent in Grass Valley, CA.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$1,847

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$2,250

$2,645

$1,500

$1,350

$2,225

$2,000

$3,195

$1,475

$3,325

Discover rentals in Colfax, CA

2d ago

Townhouse for rent in Colfax

$1,625 - 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhouse Apartment in Colfax

301 Canyon Creek Dr #56, Colfax, CA 95713

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,650

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Colfax

2br - 1100ft2 - 2 bedroom + Den or 3rd bedroom, 2 bath Apartment in Colfax

201 Cedar Ravine Cir #16, Colfax, CA 95713

2 beds

2 baths

$1,675

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Colfax

$1,675 - 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment In Colfax With Great Amenities

201 Cedar Ravine Cir #27, Colfax, CA 95713

2 beds

2 baths

$1,675

2d ago

House for rent in Colfax

220 Treasurton St #NA, Colfax, CA 95713

3 beds

2 baths

$2,300

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Frequently asked questions for Colfax, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Colfax rental market.

How much is rent in Colfax?

The average rent in Colfax is $2,595 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Colfax?

Average rent prices in Colfax have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 57% since last year.

How does Colfax rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Colfax is 37% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $695 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Colfax?

To comfortably afford rent in Colfax, you'd need to earn approximately $104,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).