California · HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents · Updated

Rent in Colusa County, CA

HUD puts rent for a two-bedroom in Colusa County, CA at $1,306 a month for 2026, and a one-bedroom at $995. Keeping the two-bedroom under 30% of income takes $25.12 an hour full time, or $52,240 a year. The typical household there would spend 20.7% of its income on it. HUD's 2027 figure, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,344 (up 2.9%).

Rent in Colusa County, CA at a glance

2-bedroom rent (HUD)

$1,306$15,672 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,344 (+2.9%)
Studio$989$19/hr needed
1 bedroom$995$19/hr needed
Wage a 2-bedroom takes$25.12an hour, 40 hours a week
3 bedrooms$1,723$33/hr needed

How much rent can you afford in Colusa County, CA?

HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.

Affordable (< 30% of income)
HUD Fair Market Rent$1,306Monthly market rent
Share of gross income20.7%Recommended max: 30%
Annual income needed$52,240To meet the 30% standard
Max affordable rent$1,892At 30% of $75,672
0%30% (Affordability standard)100%
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Rent in Colusa 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.

HUD Fair Market Rent in Colusa County, CA, fiscal 2026, and the income each needs
SizeA monthA yearIncome neededHourly wage needed
Studio$989$11,868$39,560$19.02/hr
1 bedroom$995$11,940$39,800$19.13/hr
2 bedroomsMost searched$1,306$15,672$52,240$25.12/hr
3 bedrooms$1,723$20,676$68,920$33.13/hr
4 bedrooms$1,729$20,748$69,160$33.25/hr

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Rent in Colusa County, CA: common questions

How much is rent going up in Colusa County, CA in 2027?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,344 for a two-bedroom, up 2.9% from $1,306. A one-bedroom goes from $995 to $1,080, a studio from $989 to $1,073.

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 Colusa County, CA?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $995 for a one-bedroom and $1,306 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,672 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 Colusa County, CA?

To keep a $1,306 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.12 an hour, or $52,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $995 takes $19.13 an hour.

How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Colusa County, CA?

At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $989, one bedroom $995, two $1,306, three $1,723 and four $1,729 a month.

Is rent affordable in Colusa County, CA?

For the typical household, earning $75,672 a year ($6,306 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,306 takes 20.7% 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: ($1,306 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $52,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.12 an hour.