Rent in Vallejo, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,178$26,136 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,342 (+7.5%)How much rent can you afford in Vallejo, CA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Vallejo, 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 | $1,567 | $18,804 | $62,680 | $30.13/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,705 | $20,460 | $68,200 | $32.79/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,178 | $26,136 | $87,120 | $41.88/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,911 | $34,932 | $116,440 | $55.98/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,297 | $39,564 | $131,880 | $63.40/hr |
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Living and working in Vallejo, CA
Rent in Vallejo, CA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Vallejo, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,342 for a two-bedroom, up 7.5% from $2,178. A one-bedroom goes from $1,705 to $1,876, a studio from $1,567 to $1,706.
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 Vallejo, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,705 for a one-bedroom and $2,178 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $26,136 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 Vallejo, CA?
To keep a $2,178 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $41.88 an hour, or $87,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,705 takes $32.79 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Vallejo, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,567, one bedroom $1,705, two $2,178, three $2,911 and four $3,297 a month.
Is rent affordable in Vallejo, CA?
For the typical household, earning $90,171 a year ($7,514 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,178 takes 29% 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: ($2,178 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $87,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $41.88 an hour.