Rent in Mendocino County, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,713$20,556 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,683 (−1.8%)How much rent can you afford in Mendocino 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 Mendocino 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 | $1,269 | $15,228 | $50,760 | $24.40/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,306 | $15,672 | $52,240 | $25.12/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,713 | $20,556 | $68,520 | $32.94/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,382 | $28,584 | $95,280 | $45.81/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,789 | $33,468 | $111,560 | $53.63/hr |
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Rent in Mendocino County, CA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Mendocino County, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,683 for a two-bedroom, down 1.8% from $1,713. A one-bedroom goes from $1,306 to $1,287, a studio from $1,269 to $1,209.
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 Mendocino County, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,306 for a one-bedroom and $1,713 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $20,556 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 Mendocino County, CA?
To keep a $1,713 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $32.94 an hour, or $68,520 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,306 takes $25.12 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Mendocino County, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,269, one bedroom $1,306, two $1,713, three $2,382 and four $2,789 a month.
Is rent affordable in Mendocino County, CA?
For the typical household, earning $68,092 a year ($5,674 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,713 takes 30.2% 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: ($1,713 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $68,520. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $32.94 an hour.