Rent in Placer County, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,255$27,060 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,201 (−2.4%)How much rent can you afford in Placer 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 Placer 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 | $1,748 | $20,976 | $69,920 | $33.62/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,832 | $21,984 | $73,280 | $35.23/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,255 | $27,060 | $90,200 | $43.37/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,002 | $36,024 | $120,080 | $57.73/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,460 | $41,520 | $138,400 | $66.54/hr |
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Rent in Placer County, CA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Placer County, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,201 for a two-bedroom, down 2.4% from $2,255. A one-bedroom goes from $1,832 to $1,793, a studio from $1,748 to $1,742.
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 Placer County, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,832 for a one-bedroom and $2,255 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $27,060 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 Placer County, CA?
To keep a $2,255 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $43.37 an hour, or $90,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,832 takes $35.23 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Placer County, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,748, one bedroom $1,832, two $2,255, three $3,002 and four $3,460 a month.
Is rent affordable in Placer County, CA?
For the typical household, earning $115,998 a year ($9,667 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,255 takes 23.3% 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: ($2,255 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $90,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $43.37 an hour.