Rent in Humboldt County, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,550$18,600 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,554 (+0.3%)How much rent can you afford in Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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 | $1,112 | $13,344 | $44,480 | $21.38/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,186 | $14,232 | $47,440 | $22.81/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,550 | $18,600 | $62,000 | $29.81/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,156 | $25,872 | $86,240 | $41.46/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,600 | $31,200 | $104,000 | $50.00/hr |
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Rent in Humboldt County, CA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Humboldt County, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,554 for a two-bedroom, up 0.3% from $1,550. A one-bedroom goes from $1,186 to $1,188, a studio from $1,112 to $1,122.
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 Humboldt County, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,186 for a one-bedroom and $1,550 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,600 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 Humboldt County, CA?
To keep a $1,550 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $29.81 an hour, or $62,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,186 takes $22.81 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Humboldt County, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,112, one bedroom $1,186, two $1,550, three $2,156 and four $2,600 a month.
Is rent affordable in Humboldt County, CA?
For the typical household, earning $61,160 a year ($5,097 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,550 takes 30.4% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over 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: ($1,550 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $62,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $29.81 an hour.