Lake County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in California. Population: 68,024.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,173/mo
↑ 11.4% YoY
+31% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,181/mo
↑ 11.4% YoY
+23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,549/mo
↑ 11.4% YoY
+32% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,154/mo
↑ 10.6% YoY
+41% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,599/mo
↑ 11.4% YoY
+48% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,053 | $1,173 | +$120 (+11.4%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,060 | $1,181 | +$121 (+11.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,390 | $1,549 | +$159 (+11.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,948 | $2,154 | +$206 (+10.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,334 | $2,599 | +$265 (+11.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$47,240
$3,937/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$61,960
$5,163/month gross
Other Counties in California
Mendocino County
1 BR: $1,306/mo
Plumas County
1 BR: $1,075/mo
Imperial County
1 BR: $1,038/mo
Calaveras County
1 BR: $1,175/mo
Inyo County
1 BR: $1,381/mo
Trinity County
1 BR: $916/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.