Rent in Napa County, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$3,315$39,780 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $3,375 (+1.8%)How much rent can you afford in Napa 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 Napa 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 | $2,286 | $27,432 | $91,440 | $43.96/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $2,526 | $30,312 | $101,040 | $48.58/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $3,315 | $39,780 | $132,600 | $63.75/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,222 | $50,664 | $168,880 | $81.19/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,942 | $59,304 | $197,680 | $95.04/hr |
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Rent in Napa County, CA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Napa County, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $3,375 for a two-bedroom, up 1.8% from $3,315. A one-bedroom goes from $2,526 to $2,580, a studio from $2,286 to $2,350.
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 Napa County, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $2,526 for a one-bedroom and $3,315 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $39,780 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 Napa County, CA?
To keep a $3,315 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $63.75 an hour, or $132,600 a year. A one-bedroom at $2,526 takes $48.58 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Napa County, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $2,286, one bedroom $2,526, two $3,315, three $4,222 and four $4,942 a month.
Is rent affordable in Napa County, CA?
For the typical household, earning $111,471 a year ($9,289 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $3,315 takes 35.7% 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: ($3,315 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $132,600. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $63.75 an hour.