Rent in Lake County, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,549$18,588 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,616 (+4.3%)How much rent can you afford in Lake 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 Lake 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 | $1,173 | $14,076 | $46,920 | $22.56/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,181 | $14,172 | $47,240 | $22.71/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,549 | $18,588 | $61,960 | $29.79/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,154 | $25,848 | $86,160 | $41.42/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,599 | $31,188 | $103,960 | $49.98/hr |
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Rent in Lake County, CA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Lake County, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,616 for a two-bedroom, up 4.3% from $1,549. A one-bedroom goes from $1,181 to $1,235, a studio from $1,173 to $1,233.
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 Lake County, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,181 for a one-bedroom and $1,549 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $18,588 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 Lake County, CA?
To keep a $1,549 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $29.79 an hour, or $61,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,181 takes $22.71 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lake County, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,173, one bedroom $1,181, two $1,549, three $2,154 and four $2,599 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lake County, CA?
For the typical household, earning $60,621 a year ($5,052 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,549 takes 30.7% 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: ($1,549 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $61,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $29.79 an hour.