Rent in Fresno County, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,664$19,968 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,685 (+1.3%)How much rent can you afford in Fresno 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 Fresno 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 | $1,347 | $16,164 | $53,880 | $25.90/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,355 | $16,260 | $54,200 | $26.06/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,664 | $19,968 | $66,560 | $32.00/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,314 | $27,768 | $92,560 | $44.50/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,660 | $31,920 | $106,400 | $51.15/hr |
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Rent in Fresno County, CA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Fresno County, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,685 for a two-bedroom, up 1.3% from $1,664. A one-bedroom goes from $1,355 to $1,363, a studio from $1,347 to $1,354.
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 Fresno County, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,355 for a one-bedroom and $1,664 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $19,968 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 Fresno County, CA?
To keep a $1,664 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $32.00 an hour, or $66,560 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,355 takes $26.06 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Fresno County, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,347, one bedroom $1,355, two $1,664, three $2,314 and four $2,660 a month.
Is rent affordable in Fresno County, CA?
For the typical household, earning $74,201 a year ($6,183 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,664 takes 26.9% 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: ($1,664 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $66,560. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $32.00 an hour.