Mendocino County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in California. Population: 91,145.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,269/mo
↑ 8.2% YoY
+42% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,306/mo
↑ 7.0% YoY
+36% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,713/mo
↑ 7.0% YoY
+46% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,382/mo
↑ 6.2% YoY
+56% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,789/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
+59% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,173 | $1,269 | +$96 (+8.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,220 | $1,306 | +$86 (+7.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,601 | $1,713 | +$112 (+7.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,243 | $2,382 | +$139 (+6.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,688 | $2,789 | +$101 (+3.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$52,240
$4,353/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$68,520
$5,710/month gross
Other Counties in California
Colusa County
1 BR: $995/mo
San Bernardino County
1 BR: $1,777/mo
Sonoma County
1 BR: $2,155/mo
Modoc County
1 BR: $883/mo
Madera County
1 BR: $1,062/mo
Tuolumne County
1 BR: $1,257/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.