Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Butte County vs California
How do Butte County and California rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,270
- Butte County (1BR)
- $1,647
- California (1BR)
- −23%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Butte County is 23% cheaper than California at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,270 vs $1,647). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | Butte County | California | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,155 | $1,513 | −$358 (-24%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,270 | $1,647 | −$377 (-23%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,625 | $2,053 | −$428 (-21%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,260 | $2,752 | −$492 (-18%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,726 | $3,165 | −$439 (-14%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Butte County is 32% above the US average. California is 72% above.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).