Last updated on August 15, 2026

Average rent in
Nevada City, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Nevada City

$2,200/mo

increased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Nevada City is $2,200 per month as of August 2026. This is 14% above the national average rent, or $275 more per month.

$1.94

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Nevada City

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Nevada City 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 Nevada City, CA

Average rent prices in Nevada City have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% 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 $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Nevada City run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,100.

Listings

Studio

$1,395

12%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,395

No Change

8%

2 bedroom

$2,195

4%

32%

3 bedroom

$2,700

12%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,600

7%

26%

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

32%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

26%

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$2,200
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Nevada City, CA is 10% higher than the median rent in Arden Arcade, CA.

Discover rentals in Nevada City, CA

18449 Shasta Dam Way - 2- Cottage - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Nevada City

18449 Shasta Dam Way - 2- Cottage

18449 Shasta Dam Way - 2- Cottage, Nevada City, CA 95959

2 beds

1 bath

$2,200

$2,000

Price drop

House for rent

Available Jul 29

346 Gracie Rd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Condo for rent in Nevada City

2 beds

2 baths

$2,100

$2,000

Price drop

Condo for rent

744 Zion Street - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

8.3

Very good

744 Zion Street

744 Zion St, Nevada City, CA 95959

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

14760 Echo Ridge Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Nevada City

Charming 2BR Forest Retreat in Nevada City – $2,100/month

14760 Echo Ridge Dr, Nevada City, CA 95959

2 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 24

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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 $2,200 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Nevada City?

Average rent prices in Nevada City have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.

How does Nevada City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Nevada City is 14% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $275 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 $88,000/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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