Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Willits, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Willits

$1,600/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Willits is $1,600 per month as of June 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$3.96

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Willits

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Willits rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Willits, CA

Average rent prices in Willits have increased by 24% over the last month and have increased by 3% 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 Willits, CA

Rent prices in Willits vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Willits is $1,687, whereas a house costs $2,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Willits run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$950

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,195

8%

-

2 bedroom

$1,725

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$2,395

5%

-

4 bedroom

$3,200

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$950

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,725

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,395

Last 30 days

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

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

Compare median rent prices in Willits and Angwin by all bedroom counts and property types.

Willits

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,700
increased by38%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Willits, CA is 41% lower than the median rent in Angwin, CA.

Discover rentals in Willits, CA

25217 Sherwood Rd. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

25217 Sherwood Rd.

25217 Sherwood Rd, Willits, CA 95490

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

482 & 486 W. Mendocino Ave. - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

482 & 486 W. Mendocino Ave.

482 482 & 486 W. Mendocino Ave., Willits, CA 95490

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

1730 Ponderosa Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Willits

3BR/2.5BA

1730 Ponderosa Rd, Willits, CA 95490

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,000

Apartment for rent

24615 Birch St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Willits

3 beds

1 bath

$2,100

House for rent

Available Apr 24

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Frequently asked questions for Willits, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Willits rental market.

How much is rent in Willits?

The average rent in Willits is $1,600 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Willits?

Average rent prices in Willits have increased by 24% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Willits rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Willits 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 Willits?

To comfortably afford rent in Willits, 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).

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