Susanville

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Susanville, CA

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A cozy high-desert town amid NorCal’s stunning peaks and forests

Mountains Nature Outdoors Scenic Rural

Tucked away in the mountains of northeastern California, the small city of Susanville enjoys one of the most scenic and secluded locations in the state. Established as a logging and mining town, the city retains a timeless atmosphere, with vintage landmarks like the Sierra Theater and the Grand Café lining the historic Main Street.

The city borders the enormous Susanville Ranch Park, a gorgeous nature preserve with endless opportunities for hiking, biking, and exploring the stunning natural beauty of the region. Just outside of town, you’ll be just a short drive away from Modoc, Lassen, Plumas, and Tahoe National Forests, with Lake Tahoe within day trip distance.

Rent Trends

As of September 2025, the average apartment rent in Susanville, CA is $959 for one bedroom, and $970 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Susanville has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$959/month
640 Sq Ft
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Transportation

43

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Richmond Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

191 Students

Meadow View

Public

Grades 3-5

328 Students

Johnstonville Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

198 Students

McKinley Elementary

Public

Grades K-2

413 Students

Lassen County Special Education School

Public

Grades K-12

13 Students

Diamond View Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

303 Students

Richmond Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

191 Students

Johnstonville Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

198 Students

Lassen County Special Education School

Public

Grades K-12

13 Students

Lassen High

Public

Grades 9-12

820 Students

Lassen Community Day

Public

Grades 9-12

14 Students

Lassen County Special Education School

Public

Grades K-12

13 Students

Lassen ROP

Public

Grades 11-12

Points of Interest

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.