Rent in Madera County, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,376$16,512 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,460 (+6.1%)How much rent can you afford in Madera 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 Madera 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 | $1,055 | $12,660 | $42,200 | $20.29/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,062 | $12,744 | $42,480 | $20.42/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,376 | $16,512 | $55,040 | $26.46/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,914 | $22,968 | $76,560 | $36.81/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,275 | $27,300 | $91,000 | $43.75/hr |
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Rent in Madera County, CA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Madera County, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,460 for a two-bedroom, up 6.1% from $1,376. A one-bedroom goes from $1,062 to $1,272, a studio from $1,055 to $1,264.
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 Madera County, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,062 for a one-bedroom and $1,376 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,512 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 Madera County, CA?
To keep a $1,376 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $26.46 an hour, or $55,040 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,062 takes $20.42 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Madera County, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,055, one bedroom $1,062, two $1,376, three $1,914 and four $2,275 a month.
Is rent affordable in Madera County, CA?
For the typical household, earning $76,627 a year ($6,386 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,376 takes 21.5% 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: ($1,376 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $55,040. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $26.46 an hour.