Average Rent in Grass Valley, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Grass Valley, CA

Average rent prices in Grass Valley have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 14% 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
Grass Valley, CA

Rent prices in Grass Valley vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Grass Valley is $1,522, whereas a house costs $2,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Grass Valley run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,625.


Studio	$1,100	35%	6%
1 bedroom	$1,360	11%	4%
2 bedroom	$2,097	2%	9%
3 bedroom	$2,495	3%	3%
4 bedroom	$3,000	14%	1%


Apartments	$1,522	18%	No Change
Condos	$1,885	24%	No Change
Houses	$2,495	4%	No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,100

Last 30 days

35%

Last year

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,360

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,097

Last 30 days

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

The table above reflects average rent prices in Grass Valley, 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 Grass Valley, CA compare to other cities?

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

Grass Valley

Median rent price$2,200

16%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,445

29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Grass Valley, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Antelope, CA.

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Discover rentals in Grass Valley, CA

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Grass Valley

110 Dorsey Dr #24, Grass Valley, CA 95945

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

2d ago

Very good

155 Lucas Lane Unit 4

155 Lucas Ln Apt 4, Grass Valley, CA 95945

2 beds

1 bath

$1,595

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Grass Valley

14300 Dandee Hill Rd, Grass Valley, CA 95945

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Grass Valley

111 Maryland Dr - A

111 Maryland Dr #A, Grass Valley, CA 95945

2 beds

1 bath

$1,625

5d+ ago

House for rent in Grass Valley

11363 Cedar Ridge Drive - 1

11363 Cedar Ridge Dr #1, Grass Valley, CA 95945

3 beds

2 baths

$1,900

4d ago

Apartment for rent in Grass Valley

126 W Berryhill Dr, Grass Valley, CA 95945

3 beds

2 baths

$2,300

5d+ ago

House for rent in Grass Valley

12890 Colfax Hwy, Grass Valley, CA 95945

4 beds

2 baths

$2,300

5d+ ago

House for rent in Grass Valley

17060 Alexandra Way, Grass Valley, CA 95949

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,495

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Frequently asked questions for Grass Valley, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Grass Valley rental market.

How much is rent in Grass Valley?

The average rent in Grass Valley is $2,200 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Grass Valley?

Average rent prices in Grass Valley have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.

How does Grass Valley rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Grass Valley is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Grass Valley?

To comfortably afford rent in Grass Valley, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Grass Valley?

October offers the best rental deals in Grass Valley, with rents running about 29% lower than peak August prices. This seasonal pattern creates clear timing advantages for budget-conscious renters.

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).