Last updated on May 16, 2026

Average rent in
Nevada City, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Nevada City

$2,050/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Nevada City is $2,050 per month as of May 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $101 more per month.

$2.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Nevada City

15

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Nevada City rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Nevada City, CA

Average rent prices in Nevada City have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 Nevada City, CA

Rent prices in Nevada City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Nevada City is $1,675, whereas a house costs $2,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Nevada City run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,250

6%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,500

6%

1%

2 bedroom

$2,000

4%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,650

1%

15%

4 bedroom

$2,995

6%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

6%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Nevada City, 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 Nevada City, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Nevada City and Arden Arcade by all bedroom counts and property types.

Nevada City

Median rent price$2,050
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,112
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Nevada City, CA is 3% lower than the median rent in Arden Arcade, CA.

Discover rentals in Nevada City, CA

280 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

280

King Hiram Ln, Nevada City, CA 95959

2 beds

2 baths

$1,575

Apartment for rent

Spring St. Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Spring St. Apartments

415 Spring St, Nevada City, CA 95959

2 beds

1 bath

$1,800

Price drop

Apartment for rent

346 Bridge Way #1 - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

Condo for rent in Nevada City

346 Bridge Way #1, Nevada City, CA 95959

3 beds

2 baths

$2,300

Condo for rent

Available May 15

14132 Bitney Springs Rd - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

House for rent in Nevada City

14132 Bitney Springs Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959

3 beds

2 baths

$2,500

House for rent

Available Jun 5

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Frequently asked questions for Nevada City, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Nevada City rental market.

How much is rent in Nevada City?

The average rent in Nevada City is $2,050 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Nevada City?

Average rent prices in Nevada City have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Nevada City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Nevada City is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $101 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Nevada City?

To comfortably afford rent in Nevada City, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/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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