Average Rent in Madera County, CA↑ Rents rising 6.1% YoY

Madera County, CA has rental prices ranging from $1,264/month to $2,440/month in 2027, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,272/month — 9% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $71,897/year, spending $1,272/month on a 1-bedroom represents 21% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Madera County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,460/month, Madera County ranks #40 most expensive of the 52 cities tracked in California — pricier than 88% of all US cities in our data.

The Madera County Rental Market

The Madera County, CA area has a population of about 1,170,942 and 43% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs above the US average of ~34%, pointing to a competitive rental market where vacancies clear quickly and rents are less negotiable.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Madera County, CA have risen by $84/month (6.1%) over the past year, from $1,376 to $1,460. This modest growth is consistent with broader inflationary trends seen across US rental markets.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Madera County, CA without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $50,880. The local median household income of $71,897 exceeds that threshold by $21,017, making Madera County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Is Madera County, CA Affordable?

Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.

Rent or Buy in Madera County?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Living in Madera County

Cost of living, job market, crime rates, and moving cost estimates.