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Rental Market Trends in Grass Valley, CA

Updated July 2026

The average rent in Grass Valley, CA is $1,346/month.

Rent in Grass Valley is 19% lower than the national average rent of $1,663/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.

$1,346/month

Average Rent

563 Sq Ft

Average Size

+9.8%

Change / Year

56

Available Apartments

Grass Valley rent varies by unit size and layout:

  • Studio apartments in Grass Valley average per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Grass Valley average $1,346 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Grass Valley average $1,552 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Grass Valley average $2,081 or more per month.

Average Rent by Home Type

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,346/month
563 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,552/month
894 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,081/month
1,335 Sq Ft
Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,371/month
556 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,131/month
2,059 Sq Ft
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How much has average rent changed in Grass Valley, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 9.8%, which averages out to $132 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time

July 2026

2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time

Rent Ranges in Grass Valley, CA

July 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Grass Valley, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
9% Below $700/month
36% $700 - $1,000/month
27% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
9% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Grass Valley, CA?

Because the average rent in Grass Valley is $1,346, you’ll want to make about $4,486 per month or $53,832 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

City

Grass Valley, CA

56 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Grass Valley, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Grass Valley, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Apartment Communities in Grass Valley We Think You'll Love

Gold Creek Village

Gold Creek Village

14714-B Gold Creek Ct,
Grass Valley, CA 95949

3 Beds | $1,900

Berryhill

Berryhill

126 W Berryhill Dr,
Grass Valley, CA 95945

1-3 Beds | $1,975 - $2,100

Hilltop Commons Senior Living

Hilltop Commons Senior Living

131 Eureka St,
Grass Valley, CA 95945

Studio - 2 Beds | $3,225 - $3,840

Courtyards at Penn Valley

Courtyards at Penn Valley

10491 Broken Oak Ct,
Penn Valley, CA 95946

2-3 Beds | $1,067 - $1,687

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average rent in Grass Valley?

The average rent in Grass Valley is $1,346 per month, which is 19.1% lower than the national average of $1,663.

What is the average rent for a house in Grass Valley?

The average rent for a house in Grass Valley, CA is $3,131 per month.

Are rents going up or down in Grass Valley?

Rents in Grass Valley, CA are increasing, with prices up 9.8% year-over-year and $132 more per month.

What rent range is most common in Grass Valley?

In Grass Valley, CA, 36% of apartments fall between $700 - $1,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.

United States California Grass Valley Rental Trends

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 June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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