Rent in Alpine County, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,529$18,348 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,526 (−0.2%)How much rent can you afford in Alpine County, CA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Alpine County, CA by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,068 | $12,816 | $42,720 | $20.54/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,165 | $13,980 | $46,600 | $22.40/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,529 | $18,348 | $61,160 | $29.40/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,126 | $25,512 | $85,040 | $40.88/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,527 | $30,324 | $101,080 | $48.60/hr |
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Rent in Alpine County, CA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Alpine County, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,526 for a two-bedroom, down 0.2% from $1,529. A one-bedroom goes from $1,165 to $1,167, a studio from $1,068 to $1,063.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Alpine County, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,165 for a one-bedroom and $1,529 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,348 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Alpine County, CA?
To keep a $1,529 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $29.40 an hour, or $61,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,165 takes $22.40 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Alpine County, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,068, one bedroom $1,165, two $1,529, three $2,126 and four $2,527 a month.
Is rent affordable in Alpine County, CA?
For the typical household, earning $105,521 a year ($8,793 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,529 takes 17.4% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,529 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $61,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $29.40 an hour.