Rent in Modoc County, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,108$13,296 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,084 (−2.2%)How much rent can you afford in Modoc 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 Modoc 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 | $774 | $9,288 | $30,960 | $14.88/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $883 | $10,596 | $35,320 | $16.98/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,108 | $13,296 | $44,320 | $21.31/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,434 | $17,208 | $57,360 | $27.58/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,831 | $21,972 | $73,240 | $35.21/hr |
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Rent in Modoc County, CA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Modoc County, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,084 for a two-bedroom, down 2.2% from $1,108. A one-bedroom goes from $883 to $856, a studio from $774 to $755.
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 Modoc County, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $883 for a one-bedroom and $1,108 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,296 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 Modoc County, CA?
To keep a $1,108 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.31 an hour, or $44,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $883 takes $16.98 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Modoc County, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $774, one bedroom $883, two $1,108, three $1,434 and four $1,831 a month.
Is rent affordable in Modoc County, CA?
For the typical household, earning $59,455 a year ($4,955 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,108 takes 22.4% 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: ($1,108 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.31 an hour.