Rent in Amador County, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,698$20,376 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,765 (+3.9%)How much rent can you afford in Amador 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 Amador 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 | $1,387 | $16,644 | $55,480 | $26.67/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,396 | $16,752 | $55,840 | $26.85/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,698 | $20,376 | $67,920 | $32.65/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,220 | $26,640 | $88,800 | $42.69/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,714 | $32,568 | $108,560 | $52.19/hr |
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Rent in Amador County, CA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Amador County, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,765 for a two-bedroom, up 3.9% from $1,698. A one-bedroom goes from $1,396 to $1,381, a studio from $1,387 to $1,373.
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 Amador County, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,396 for a one-bedroom and $1,698 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $20,376 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 Amador County, CA?
To keep a $1,698 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $32.65 an hour, or $67,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,396 takes $26.85 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Amador County, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,387, one bedroom $1,396, two $1,698, three $2,220 and four $2,714 a month.
Is rent affordable in Amador County, CA?
For the typical household, earning $88,044 a year ($7,337 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,698 takes 23.1% 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: ($1,698 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $67,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $32.65 an hour.