Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
Yuba City, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Yuba City rent stands today

    Rent in Yuba City, CA is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,495/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no month-to-month change in recent data.

  • Yuba City is 23.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller market with 96 total rentals and a mix of apartments and houses. This positions Yuba City as a more accessible market for renters seeking value.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for about $998/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,248/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,495/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,300/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,800/month. Larger units show a wider range of rents reflecting diverse renter needs.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent higher at $2,250/month compared to apartments at $1,300/month, a notable spread by property type in Yuba City's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Yuba City

$1,495/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Yuba City is $1,495 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $455 less per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Yuba City

96

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Yuba City run $1,245 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,475.

Listings

Studio

$997

4%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,247

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,495

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$2,300

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

13%

Studio

Average rent

$997

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,247

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

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$1,495
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,695
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Yuba City, CA is 12% lower than the median rent in Carmichael, CA.

Discover rentals in Yuba City, CA

Melton Drive Apts - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Melton Drive Apts

1230 Melton Dr, Yuba City, CA 95991

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,100–$1,275

Apartment for rent

FO536 -Kooner, Dalbir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

FO536 -Kooner, Dalbir

536 Forbes Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991

2 beds

1 bath

$1,247

Apartment for rent

1120 Melton Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

1120 Melton Dr

1120 Melton Dr, Yuba City, CA 95991

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

CO668-Alpine Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

CO668-Alpine Apartments

668 Cooper Ave, Yuba City, CA 95991

2 beds

1 bath

$1,295

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,495 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Yuba City?

Average rent prices in Yuba City have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Yuba City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Yuba City is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $455 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 $60,000/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?

Yuba City's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. These figures represent the current market rates across the city's rental inventory.

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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