Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Humboldt County vs California
How do Humboldt County and California rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,186
- Humboldt County (1BR)
- $1,647
- California (1BR)
- −28%
- 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 Humboldt County is 28% cheaper than California at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,186 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 | Humboldt County | California | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,112 | $1,513 | −$401 (-27%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 | $1,647 | −$461 (-28%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,550 | $2,053 | −$503 (-25%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,156 | $2,752 | −$596 (-22%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,600 | $3,165 | −$565 (-18%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Humboldt County is 24% 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).