Last updated on November 3, 2026

Average rent in
Colfax, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Colfax

$1,910/mo

increased by16%

vs previous year

The average rent in Colfax is $1,910 per month as of October 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $10 more per month.

$1.31

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Colfax

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Colfax rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Colfax, CA

Average rent prices in Colfax have increased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 16% 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 $1,675, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Colfax run $1,499 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,595

No Change

45%

1 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$1,895

3%

15%

3 bedroom

$2,800

14%

12%

4 bedroom

$3,250

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,595

Last year

45%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

12%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

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$1,910
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,350
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Colfax, CA is 19% lower than the median rent in Grass Valley, CA.

Discover rentals in Colfax, CA

301 Canyon Creek Dr #16 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Townhouse for rent in Colfax

$1,525 - 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Apartment In Colfax

301 Canyon Creek Dr #16, Colfax, CA 95713

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,525

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
55 W Church St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Colfax

3 beds

2 baths

$1,925

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,910 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Colfax?

Average rent prices in Colfax have increased by 15% over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.

How does Colfax rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Colfax is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $10 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 $76,000/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).

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