Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Yuba City, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Yuba City, CA rent rose 3.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,545/month. Renters today are paying $45 more per month on average than last year, continuing a modest upward trend after a recent trough in mid-2025.

  • Yuba City is 18.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters compared to many other California metros. The city's median rent remains below the national level, reflecting its mid-tier market position.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $882/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,225/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,495/month, with larger units reaching $2,500/month for 4+ bedrooms. This range shows the variation renters face depending on unit size in Yuba City.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents in Yuba City fell 11.8% year over year, diverging from the citywide rise of 3.0%. This decline contrasts with the broader market trend and marks a distinct shift in the smallest unit segment.

Median rent

Median rent in Yuba City

$1,545/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Yuba City is $1,545 per month as of October 2026. This is 19% below the national average rent, or $355 less per month.

$1.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Yuba City

100

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Yuba City rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Yuba City, CA

Average rent prices in Yuba City have increased by 3% 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 Yuba City, CA

Rent prices in Yuba City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Yuba City is $1,375, whereas a house costs $2,325. 1-bedroom apartments in Yuba City run $1,237 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$882

No Change

12%

1 bedroom

$1,225

No Change

1%

2 bedroom

$1,495

3%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,250

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,500

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$882

Last year

12%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Yuba City and Carmichael by all bedroom counts and property types.

Yuba City

Median rent price$1,545
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,697
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Yuba City, CA is 9% lower than the median rent in Carmichael, CA.

Discover rentals in Yuba City, CA

460 North Barrett Road - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

8.5

Very good

460 North Barrett Road

460 N Barrett Rd, Yuba City, CA 95991

2 beds

1 bath

$1,275

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
411 Bird Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

411 Bird Street

411 Bird St, Yuba City, CA 95991

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295–$1,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1126 El Margarita Road #A to #F - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

1126 El Margarita Road #A to #F

1126 El Margarita Rd, Yuba City, CA 95993

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
251 Julie Dr - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

251 Julie Dr

251 Julie Dr, Yuba City, CA 95991

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Yuba City, CA

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

How much is rent in Yuba City?

The average rent in Yuba City is $1,545 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Yuba City?

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

How does Yuba City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Yuba City is 19% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $355 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Yuba City, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Yuba City?

September offers the lowest rents in Yuba City, running about 7% below April prices, which sees the highest rent of the year.

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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