Rent in Calaveras County, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,542$18,504 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,533 (−0.6%)How much rent can you afford in Calaveras 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 Calaveras 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 | $1,078 | $12,936 | $43,120 | $20.73/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,175 | $14,100 | $47,000 | $22.60/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,542 | $18,504 | $61,680 | $29.65/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,145 | $25,740 | $85,800 | $41.25/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,316 | $27,792 | $92,640 | $44.54/hr |
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Rent in Calaveras County, CA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Calaveras County, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,533 for a two-bedroom, down 0.6% from $1,542. A one-bedroom goes from $1,175 to $1,172, a studio from $1,078 to $1,109.
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 Calaveras County, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,175 for a one-bedroom and $1,542 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,504 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 Calaveras County, CA?
To keep a $1,542 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $29.65 an hour, or $61,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,175 takes $22.60 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Calaveras County, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,078, one bedroom $1,175, two $1,542, three $2,145 and four $2,316 a month.
Is rent affordable in Calaveras County, CA?
For the typical household, earning $78,647 a year ($6,554 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,542 takes 23.5% 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: ($1,542 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $61,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $29.65 an hour.