Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Cottonwood, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Cottonwood
$1,599/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Cottonwood is $1,599 per month as of May 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Cottonwood
20
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Cottonwood rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Cottonwood, CA
Average rent prices in Cottonwood have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased 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
Cottonwood, CA
Rent prices in Cottonwood vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Cottonwood is $1,372, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Cottonwood run $1,129 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,099 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,195 |  3% | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | 14% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,150 | 2% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $2,599 | 7% | 17% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cottonwood | $1,600 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,372 | 9% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,995 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,850 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,099
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,599
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
17%
Cottonwood
Average rent
$1,600
Apartments
Average rent
$1,372
Last 30 days
9%
Condos
Average rent
$1,995
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
4%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Cottonwood, 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 Cottonwood, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Cottonwood and Anderson by all bedroom counts and property types.
Cottonwood
18%lower than the national median
26%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Cottonwood, CA is 11% higher than the median rent in Anderson, CA.
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$1,489
36%Discover rentals in Cottonwood, CA
23h ago
3900 3900 - 3892 Rhonda Rd 1-4, Cottonwood, CA 96022
3 beds
2 baths
$1,395
Apartment for rent
4d ago
18775 Bowman Rd, Cottonwood, CA 96022
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Cottonwood
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cottonwood
3 beds
2 baths
$1,845
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cottonwood
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Cottonwood
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
House for rent
Available Jun 10
2d ago
19735 19735 & 19737 Indian Creek Drive, Cottonwood, CA 96022
3 beds
2 baths
$2,159
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cottonwood
3 beds
2 baths
$1,845
House for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Cottonwood
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Cottonwood
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
Available Jul 10
5d+ ago
House for rent in Cottonwood
3 beds
2 baths
$1,845
House for rent
Available Jul 15
2d ago
19735 19735 & 19737 Indian Creek Drive, Cottonwood, CA 96022
3 beds
2 baths
$2,159
Apartment for rent
4d ago
18775 Bowman Rd, Cottonwood, CA 96022
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Apartment for rent
23h ago
3900 3900 - 3892 Rhonda Rd 1-4, Cottonwood, CA 96022
3 beds
2 baths
$1,395
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Cottonwood
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
House for rent
Available Jul 10
4d ago
18775 Bowman Rd, Cottonwood, CA 96022
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Cottonwood, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Cottonwood rental market.
How much is rent in Cottonwood?
The average rent in Cottonwood is $1,599 per month as of May 9, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Cottonwood?
Average rent prices in Cottonwood have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 16% since last year.
How does Cottonwood rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Cottonwood is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Cottonwood?
To comfortably afford rent in Cottonwood, you'd need to earn approximately $64,000/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).