Rent in Mariposa County, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,454$17,448 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,486 (+2.2%)How much rent can you afford in Mariposa 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 Mariposa 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 | $1,016 | $12,192 | $40,640 | $19.54/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,148 | $13,776 | $45,920 | $22.08/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,454 | $17,448 | $58,160 | $27.96/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,022 | $24,264 | $80,880 | $38.88/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,439 | $29,268 | $97,560 | $46.90/hr |
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Rent in Mariposa County, CA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Mariposa County, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,486 for a two-bedroom, up 2.2% from $1,454. A one-bedroom goes from $1,148 to $1,147, a studio from $1,016 to $1,035.
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 Mariposa County, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,148 for a one-bedroom and $1,454 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,448 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 Mariposa County, CA?
To keep a $1,454 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $27.96 an hour, or $58,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,148 takes $22.08 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Mariposa County, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,016, one bedroom $1,148, two $1,454, three $2,022 and four $2,439 a month.
Is rent affordable in Mariposa County, CA?
For the typical household, earning $68,412 a year ($5,701 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,454 takes 25.5% 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: ($1,454 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $58,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $27.96 an hour.