County FMR · HUD FY2026
Trinity County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Trinity County, CA - 4% below the US average.
- $916
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,202
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +7.3%
- YoY change
- -4%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Trinity is the 2nd cheapest of 58 counties in California by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #975 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties; rent here has climbed 7.3% since FY 2025, a modest shift relative to most counties.
- #975
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #2
- cheapest of 58 in California (2BR)
- -44%
- vs the state average
- $36,640
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (6.4%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (29.7%); 15 of 15 common occupations here can afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent without exceeding the 30% threshold; nearby California counties range as much as 68% apart in 1-bedroom FMR, so the county line itself can matter for renters comparing options.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Trinity County, CA. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Trinity County, California is $916 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,202/mo and a studio is $829/mo. This is 4% lower than the national average of $959 and 44% below the California average of $1,647.
Rent increased7.3% from FY 2025 ($854), outpacing inflation. Under the 30% rule, affordability starts near $36,640/year for a 1-bedroom.
Observed renter burden: 34.0% of the 1,449 renter households counted by ACS paid at least 30% of income in gross rent. This ACS 2023 household measure is distinct from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent benchmark above.
Market slack: The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 6.8%, close to the range where market rents and HUD's FMR benchmark tend to track each other.
Local labor market: The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 5.8% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in California. Population: 15,889. Population grew 23.5% over the past five years (Census ACS) - among the faster-growing counties nationally, a trend that typically adds upward pressure on rents. That's faster than California's statewide growth of +0.2% over the same period.
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Area TRINITY·COUNTY·CA·CA
Trinity County, CA: $916/mo 1BR · #975 of 3145 counties (2BR) · FY2026
- FMR-AREA CA
- 1BR-FMR $916
- 2BR-FMR $1,202
- RANK-MID #975
- YOY-SURGE +7.3%
- VSUS-NEAR -4%
- VS-ST-LOW -44% CA
- INC-MID 21%
- POP-SMALL 16K
- PHOTO-NEAR Los Angeles County
- VOUCH-90-110 $824–$1,008
- FY-2026 FY2026
Photo-finish peer: Los Angeles ($1,169 1BR gap)
Read with: How Fair Market Rent works
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $777 | $829 | +$52 (+6.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 | $916 | +$62 (+7.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,120 | $1,202 | +$82 (+7.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,569 | $1,636 | +$67 (+4.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,708 | $1,655 | $-53 (-3.1%) |
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Trinity County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Where Trinity sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,202 Top 31% higher than 69% of 3,145 counties
Each bar is a $0.2K-wide band; taller bars hold more counties. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Trinity compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other California counties
- Santa Clara
Santa Clara County
$2,982 1BR FMR / mo
- Orange
Orange County
$2,746 1BR FMR / mo
- San Diego
San Diego County
$2,459 1BR FMR / mo
- Los Angeles
Los Angeles County
$2,085 1BR FMR / mo
- Riverside
Riverside County
$1,777 1BR FMR / mo
- San Bernardino
San Bernardino County
$1,777 1BR FMR / mo
- Trinity $916
Trinity County
$916 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Trinity is highlighted. Nearby California counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Santa Clara County ($2,982), Orange County ($2,746), San Diego County ($2,459), Los Angeles County ($2,085), Riverside County ($1,777), San Bernardino County ($1,777), Trinity County (this county) ($916).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $916/mo compares to California salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | CA Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $170,910 | 6.4% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $140,330 | 7.8% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $125,240 | 8.8% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $115,400 | 9.5% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $98,190 | 11.2% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $96,360 | 11.4% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $76,540 | 14.4% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $72,960 | 15.1% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $59,950 | 18.3% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $49,640 | 22.1% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $47,790 | 23% | Affordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $45,460 | 24.2% | Affordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $38,640 | 28.4% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $37,250 | 29.5% | Affordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $37,010 | 29.7% | Affordable |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Trinity County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Trinity (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 33.9% overall, from $684 to $916. The increases have been fairly steady year to year, with no single jump exceeding 11.7% (FY 2024).
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑7.3% | $829 | $916 | $1,202 |
| FY 2025 ↑8.9% | $777 | $854 | $1,120 |
| FY 2024 ↑11.7% | $710 | $784 | $1,030 |
| FY 2023 ↑4.8% | $629 | $702 | $924 |
| FY 2022 ↓1.5% | $592 | $670 | $877 |
| FY 2021 ↓0.6% | $587 | $680 | $868 |
| FY 2020 | $576 | $684 | $852 |
Where Trinity County Ranks in California
Trinity County is not part of any federally-designated metropolitan or micropolitan statistical area -- an independent rental market not administratively tied to a larger urban core. By 2-bedroom FMR, it ranks #2 of 58 counties in California. Nearest by rank: Modoc County ($1,108), Trinity County (this county) ($1,202), Siskiyou County ($1,249), Lassen County ($1,279), Colusa County ($1,306), Glenn County ($1,362), Imperial County ($1,362), Tehama County ($1,362), Del Norte County ($1,370), Madera County ($1,376).
Nationwide peers by 2BR FMR & rent burden
Two PlainRent-derived comparison paths for Trinity County, both outside California so the link neighborhoods are not the same-state geography lattice above. Axes stay disjoint: burden peers exclude the FMR peer set.
Similar 2-bedroom FMR
Nearest HUD 2BR Fair Market Rents outside CA (FY2026).
Similar rent burden
Nearest 2BR FMR as a share of median household income (outside CA).
Nearby Counties in California
Largest counties by population in California
Showing the 8 largest of 57 other counties in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Trinity County?
The FY 2026 Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Trinity County is $916 per month. A 2-bedroom is $1,202 and a studio is $829.
How does Trinity County rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Trinity County is 4% below the national average. A 1-bedroom here costs $916 compared to $959 nationally.
Where does Trinity County rank nationally for Fair Market Rent?
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Trinity County's 2-bedroom FMR of $1,202 ranks #975 most expensive among 3,145 HUD counties, placing it in the middle half of HUD counties.
What income do I need to afford rent in Trinity County?
Based on the 30% affordability rule, you need an annual income of at least $36,640 ($3,053/month) to afford a 1-bedroom at Fair Market Rent in Trinity County.
Is rent going up or down in Trinity County?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Trinity County increased by 7.3% from FY 2025 to FY 2026, going from $854 to $916.
Which jobs can afford rent in Trinity County?
Based on California BLS salary data and the 30% affordability rule, jobs like Software Developers, Registered Nurses, General and Operations Managers can afford a 1-bedroom at $916/mo. 15 of 15 common occupations are affordable here.
How much has rent changed in Trinity County over time?
The 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent in Trinity County went from $684 in FY 2020 to $916 in FY 2026, a total change of +33.9% over 6 years.
How does Fair Market Rent affect Section 8 vouchers in Trinity County?
In Trinity County, the FY 2026 FMR of $916/mo for a 1-bedroom sets the baseline that local housing authorities use for Section 8 payment standards.
What does Fair Market Rent mean for Trinity County?
For Trinity County, it's the specific 40th-percentile rent HUD publishes each year ($916/mo for a 1-bedroom in FY 2026).
Is the rental market tight or loose in Trinity County?
The ACS rental vacancy rate here is 6.8%, close to the range where market rents and HUD's FMR benchmark tend to track each other.
What is the unemployment rate in Trinity County?
The county's BLS unemployment rate has averaged 5.8% over the past 12 months, close to the typical US county range.
Data sources
What this means for renters
Treat Trinity's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a single market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $916 implies about $36,640/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- California counties vary widely around this figure - compare specific counties before assuming this applies to yours. Compare vs Los Angeles
- See where Trinity ranks nationally on rent. National rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This site is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Every figure on PlainRent is rendered directly from HUD's published Fair Market Rent records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of FY 2026.