Rent in Lassen County, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,279$15,348 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,248 (−2.4%)How much rent can you afford in Lassen 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 Lassen 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 | $882 | $10,584 | $35,280 | $16.96/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,016 | $12,192 | $40,640 | $19.54/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,279 | $15,348 | $51,160 | $24.60/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,779 | $21,348 | $71,160 | $34.21/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,146 | $25,752 | $85,840 | $41.27/hr |
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Rent in Lassen County, CA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Lassen County, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,248 for a two-bedroom, down 2.4% from $1,279. A one-bedroom goes from $1,016 to $1,046, a studio from $882 to $884.
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 Lassen County, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,016 for a one-bedroom and $1,279 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,348 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 Lassen County, CA?
To keep a $1,279 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.60 an hour, or $51,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,016 takes $19.54 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lassen County, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $882, one bedroom $1,016, two $1,279, three $1,779 and four $2,146 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lassen County, CA?
For the typical household, earning $67,403 a year ($5,617 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,279 takes 22.8% 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: ($1,279 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $51,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.60 an hour.