Average Rent in Lassen County, CA↑ Rents rising 6.5% YoY🔻 3rd cheapest in CA

Lassen County, CA has rental prices ranging from $819/month to $2,005/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $910/month — 35% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $64,395/year, spending $910/month on a 1-bedroom represents 17% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Lassen County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,194/month, Lassen County ranks #49 most expensive of the 51 cities tracked in California — pricier than 82% of all US cities in our data.

The Lassen County Rental Market

The Lassen County, CA area has a population of about 31,177 and 32% of households renting rather than owning. That is close to the US average renter share of ~34%.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Lassen County, CA have risen by $73/month (6.5%) over the past year, from $1,121 to $1,194. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Lassen County, CA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $36,400. The local median household income of $64,395 exceeds that threshold by $27,995, making Lassen County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Lassen County, CA has an unemployment rate of 6.7%, 2.8 percentage points above the national average of 3.9%. A higher unemployment rate can moderate rental demand over time, which may help keep rent growth in check compared to tighter job markets.

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