Humboldt County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in California. Population: 136,132.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,112/mo
↑ 4.4% YoY
+25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,186/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
+24% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,550/mo
↑ 4.9% YoY
+32% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,156/mo
↑ 4.1% YoY
+41% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,600/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
+48% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,065 | $1,112 | +$47 (+4.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,132 | $1,186 | +$54 (+4.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,478 | $1,550 | +$72 (+4.9%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,071 | $2,156 | +$85 (+4.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,482 | $2,600 | +$118 (+4.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$47,440
$3,953/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$62,000
$5,167/month gross
Other Counties in California
Solano County
1 BR: $1,705/mo
Lassen County
1 BR: $1,016/mo
San Mateo County
1 BR: $2,977/mo
Marin County
1 BR: $2,977/mo
San Benito County
1 BR: $2,212/mo
Stanislaus County
1 BR: $1,356/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.