Kings County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in California. Population: 152,515.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,150/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
+29% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,157/mo
↓ 0.1% YoY
+21% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,469/mo
↑ 1.7% YoY
+25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,043/mo
↑ 0.9% YoY
+34% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,451/mo
↑ 1.0% YoY
+40% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,151 | $1,150 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,158 | $1,157 | $-1 (-0.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,445 | $1,469 | +$24 (+1.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,025 | $2,043 | +$18 (+0.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,427 | $2,451 | +$24 (+1.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$46,280
$3,857/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$58,760
$4,897/month gross
Other Counties in California
Merced County
1 BR: $1,213/mo
Humboldt County
1 BR: $1,186/mo
Siskiyou County
1 BR: $969/mo
Mariposa County
1 BR: $1,148/mo
Yolo County
1 BR: $1,615/mo
Sierra County
1 BR: $1,165/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.