Butte County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in California. Population: 213,605.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,155/mo
↑ 8.0% YoY
+29% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,270/mo
↑ 12.8% YoY
+32% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,625/mo
↑ 10.8% YoY
+38% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,260/mo
↑ 10.0% YoY
+48% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,726/mo
↑ 10.7% YoY
+55% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,069 | $1,155 | +$86 (+8.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,126 | $1,270 | +$144 (+12.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,466 | $1,625 | +$159 (+10.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,054 | $2,260 | +$206 (+10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,462 | $2,726 | +$264 (+10.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$50,800
$4,233/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$65,000
$5,417/month gross
Other Counties in California
Calaveras County
1 BR: $1,175/mo
Sutter County
1 BR: $1,272/mo
Modoc County
1 BR: $883/mo
Merced County
1 BR: $1,213/mo
San Mateo County
1 BR: $2,977/mo
Imperial County
1 BR: $1,038/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.