Rent in Tuolumne County, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,589$19,068 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,603 (+0.9%)How much rent can you afford in Tuolumne 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 Tuolumne 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 | $1,096 | $13,152 | $43,840 | $21.08/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,257 | $15,084 | $50,280 | $24.17/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,589 | $19,068 | $63,560 | $30.56/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,078 | $24,936 | $83,120 | $39.96/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,666 | $31,992 | $106,640 | $51.27/hr |
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Rent in Tuolumne County, CA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Tuolumne County, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,603 for a two-bedroom, up 0.9% from $1,589. A one-bedroom goes from $1,257 to $1,271, a studio from $1,096 to $1,116.
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 Tuolumne County, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,257 for a one-bedroom and $1,589 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $19,068 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 Tuolumne County, CA?
To keep a $1,589 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $30.56 an hour, or $63,560 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,257 takes $24.17 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Tuolumne County, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,096, one bedroom $1,257, two $1,589, three $2,078 and four $2,666 a month.
Is rent affordable in Tuolumne County, CA?
For the typical household, earning $77,404 a year ($6,450 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,589 takes 24.6% 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: ($1,589 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $63,560. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $30.56 an hour.