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Rental Market Trends in Nevada City, CA

What is the average rent in Nevada City, CA?

$927/month

Average Rent

750 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Nevada City, CA is $927 per month. This is 43% lower than the national average rent of $1,630/month, making renting in Nevada City more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Nevada City, you can expect to pay about $874 per month for a studio, $927 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,816 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$874/month
600 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$927/month
750 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,816/month
992 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,120/month
1,241 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Nevada City, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.9%, which averages out to $9 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated October 2025
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2024 2025
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Nevada City, CA
Last Updated October 2025
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Nevada City, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
50% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Nevada City, CA?

Because the average rent in Nevada City is $927, you’ll want to make about $3,090 per month or $37,080 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.

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4444 Rock Creek Rd

4444 Rock Creek Rd

4444 Rock Creek Rd,
Nevada City, CA 95959

$1,700

2 Beds

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10877 Morning Star Ln

10877 Morning Star Ln,
Nevada City, CA 95959

$1,500

1 Bed

13975 Wings of Morning Dr

13975 Wings of Morning Dr

13975 Wings of Morning Dr,
Nevada City, CA 95959

$1,250

1 Bed

13556 Lee Ln

13556 Lee Ln

13556 Lee Ln,
Nevada City, CA 95959

$1,950

2 Beds

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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