Rent in Yuba City, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,550$18,600 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,600 (+3.2%)How much rent can you afford in Yuba City, CA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Yuba City, CA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,166 | $13,992 | $46,640 | $22.42/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,272 | $15,264 | $50,880 | $24.46/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,550 | $18,600 | $62,000 | $29.81/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,156 | $25,872 | $86,240 | $41.46/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,600 | $31,200 | $104,000 | $50.00/hr |
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Rent in Yuba City, CA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Yuba City, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,600 for a two-bedroom, up 3.2% from $1,550. A one-bedroom goes from $1,272 to $1,367, a studio from $1,166 to $1,159.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Yuba City, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,272 for a one-bedroom and $1,550 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,600 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Yuba City, CA?
To keep a $1,550 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $29.81 an hour, or $62,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,272 takes $24.46 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Yuba City, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,166, one bedroom $1,272, two $1,550, three $2,156 and four $2,600 a month.
Is rent affordable in Yuba City, CA?
For the typical household, earning $75,477 a year ($6,290 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,550 takes 24.6% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,550 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $62,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $29.81 an hour.