Madera County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in California. Population: 157,243.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,055/mo
↓ 4.0% YoY
+18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,062/mo
↓ 4.0% YoY
+11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,376/mo
↓ 4.0% YoY
+17% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,914/mo
↓ 4.7% YoY
+26% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,275/mo
↓ 0.8% YoY
+30% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,099 | $1,055 | $-44 (-4.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,106 | $1,062 | $-44 (-4.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,433 | $1,376 | $-57 (-4.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,008 | $1,914 | $-94 (-4.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,293 | $2,275 | $-18 (-0.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,480
$3,540/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$55,040
$4,587/month gross
Other Counties in California
Merced County
1 BR: $1,213/mo
Kern County
1 BR: $1,140/mo
Colusa County
1 BR: $995/mo
Mendocino County
1 BR: $1,306/mo
Modoc County
1 BR: $883/mo
San Diego County
1 BR: $2,459/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.