Rent in Trinity County, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,202$14,424 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,153 (−4.1%)How much rent can you afford in Trinity 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 Trinity 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 | $829 | $9,948 | $33,160 | $15.94/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $916 | $10,992 | $36,640 | $17.62/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,202 | $14,424 | $48,080 | $23.12/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,636 | $19,632 | $65,440 | $31.46/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,655 | $19,860 | $66,200 | $31.83/hr |
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Rent in Trinity County, CA: common questions
How much is rent going down in Trinity County, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,153 for a two-bedroom, down 4.1% from $1,202. A one-bedroom goes from $916 to $881, a studio from $829 to $803.
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 Trinity County, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $916 for a one-bedroom and $1,202 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,424 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 Trinity County, CA?
To keep a $1,202 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.12 an hour, or $48,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $916 takes $17.62 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Trinity County, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $829, one bedroom $916, two $1,202, three $1,636 and four $1,655 a month.
Is rent affordable in Trinity County, CA?
For the typical household, earning $53,002 a year ($4,417 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,202 takes 27.2% 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: ($1,202 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $48,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.12 an hour.