Rent in Marin County, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$3,604$43,248 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $3,697 (+2.6%)How much rent can you afford in Marin 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 Marin 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 | $2,485 | $29,820 | $99,400 | $47.79/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $2,977 | $35,724 | $119,080 | $57.25/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $3,604 | $43,248 | $144,160 | $69.31/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,604 | $55,248 | $184,160 | $88.54/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,772 | $57,264 | $190,880 | $91.77/hr |
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Rent in Marin County, CA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Marin County, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $3,697 for a two-bedroom, up 2.6% from $3,604. A one-bedroom goes from $2,977 to $3,003, a studio from $2,485 to $2,574.
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 Marin County, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $2,977 for a one-bedroom and $3,604 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $43,248 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 Marin County, CA?
To keep a $3,604 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $69.31 an hour, or $144,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $2,977 takes $57.25 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Marin County, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $2,485, one bedroom $2,977, two $3,604, three $4,604 and four $4,772 a month.
Is rent affordable in Marin County, CA?
For the typical household, earning $149,091 a year ($12,424 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $3,604 takes 29% 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: ($3,604 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $144,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $69.31 an hour.