Average Rent in Yolo, CA↑ Rents rising 6.9% YoY

Yolo, CA has rental prices ranging from $1,602/month to $3,299/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,613/month — 15% above the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $93,986/year, spending $1,613/month on a 1-bedroom represents 21% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Yolo Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $2,116/month, Yolo ranks #18 most expensive of the 51 cities tracked in California — pricier than 98% of all US cities in our data.

The Yolo Rental Market

The Yolo, CA area has a population of about 2,406,563 and 38% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Yolo, CA have risen by $136/month (6.9%) over the past year, from $1,980 to $2,116. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Yolo, CA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $64,520. The local median household income of $93,986 exceeds that threshold by $29,466, making Yolo relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Is Yolo, CA Affordable?

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Rent or Buy in Yolo?

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