Rent in Yolo County, CA at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,104$25,248 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,135 (+1.5%)How much rent can you afford in Yolo 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 Yolo 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 | $1,604 | $19,248 | $64,160 | $30.85/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,615 | $19,380 | $64,600 | $31.06/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,104 | $25,248 | $84,160 | $40.46/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,917 | $35,004 | $116,680 | $56.10/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,178 | $38,136 | $127,120 | $61.12/hr |
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Rent in Yolo County, CA: common questions
How much is rent going up in Yolo County, CA in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,135 for a two-bedroom, up 1.5% from $2,104. A one-bedroom goes from $1,615 to $1,670, a studio from $1,604 to $1,659.
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 Yolo County, CA?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,615 for a one-bedroom and $2,104 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $25,248 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 Yolo County, CA?
To keep a $2,104 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $40.46 an hour, or $84,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,615 takes $31.06 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Yolo County, CA?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,604, one bedroom $1,615, two $2,104, three $2,917 and four $3,178 a month.
Is rent affordable in Yolo County, CA?
For the typical household, earning $91,752 a year ($7,646 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,104 takes 27.5% 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: ($2,104 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $84,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $40.46 an hour.