Rent in Inyo County, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,514$18,168 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,465 (−3.2%)How much rent can you afford in Inyo 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 Inyo 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 | $1,058 | $12,696 | $42,320 | $20.35/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,381 | $16,572 | $55,240 | $26.56/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,514 | $18,168 | $60,560 | $29.12/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,940 | $23,280 | $77,600 | $37.31/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,540 | $30,480 | $101,600 | $48.85/hr |
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Rent in Inyo County, CA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Inyo County, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,465 for a two-bedroom, down 3.2% from $1,514. A one-bedroom goes from $1,381 to $1,346, a studio from $1,058 to $1,020.
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 Inyo County, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,381 for a one-bedroom and $1,514 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,168 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 Inyo County, CA?
To keep a $1,514 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $29.12 an hour, or $60,560 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,381 takes $26.56 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Inyo County, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,058, one bedroom $1,381, two $1,514, three $1,940 and four $2,540 a month.
Is rent affordable in Inyo County, CA?
For the typical household, earning $73,991 a year ($6,166 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,514 takes 24.6% 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: ($1,514 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $60,560. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $29.12 an hour.