City guides

What an ADU costs, city by city

All-in build costs, expected rents and permit timelines for the California and Oregon metros where ADU demand is strongest.

Los Angeles, CA

$180K–$260K all-in · rents $2,400–$2,900/mo

San Diego, CA

$170K–$250K all-in · rents $2,300–$2,800/mo

San Jose, CA

$200K–$280K all-in · rents $2,800–$3,400/mo

San Francisco, CA

$220K–$300K all-in · rents $3,000–$3,600/mo

Oakland, CA

$190K–$270K all-in · rents $2,400–$2,900/mo

Sacramento, CA

$150K–$220K all-in · rents $1,800–$2,200/mo

Fresno, CA

$130K–$190K all-in · rents $1,400–$1,700/mo

Portland, OR

$150K–$220K all-in · rents $1,700–$2,100/mo

Eugene, OR

$140K–$200K all-in · rents $1,500–$1,800/mo

Salem, OR

$130K–$190K all-in · rents $1,300–$1,600/mo