Renting · Section 8
Data from November 2026
Renting in Marin County, California
Marin County has a HUD fair market rent of $3,697 a month for 2 bedrooms (Fiscal year 2027). Renter households here pay a typical rent of $2,668 a month (Average 2020–2024). Paying the fair market rent without going over 30% of income takes $71.10 an hour, full time.
Four numbers to start with
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $3,697
- a month, HUD, Fiscal year 2027
- 40% more than in California
- Typical rent
- $2,668
- a month, Census, Average 2020–2024
- 31% more than in California
- Wage needed
- $71.10
- an hour, 2 bedrooms
- Or $147,880 a year, to spend no more than 30% of income on rent.
- Rent-burdened households
- 56%
- spend 30% or more of income on rent
- About the same as in California
Only here
Renting in Marin County: what sets it apart
What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.
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Marin County has the 3rd highest typical household income of the 58 counties in California ($149,091).
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Marin County has the 3rd highest typical rent of the 56 counties in California with this figure ($2,668).
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Among the neighboring counties, Sonoma County has the lowest typical rent ($2,158), 19% below the $2,668 in Marin County.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).
Fair market rent
What HUD sets for each size
Every year HUD (the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) publishes a Fair Market Rent (FMR) for each home size in Marin County. It is used to work out how much a Section 8 voucher covers. The table shows what you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income.
The fair market rent covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone. HUD generally sets it at the 40th percentile: 4 in 10 standard-quality homes rented recently cost less. 24 CFR §888.113(a)
According to Zillow (ZORI), the typical asking rent in Marin County was $3,865 a month in September 2026: 7.8% more than 12 months ago. It is an index of market listings, not a HUD limit. Zillow data
| Size | Fair rent per month | Hourly wage | Income needed per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,574 | $49.50 | $102,960 |
| 1 bedroom | $3,003 | $57.75 | $120,120 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,697 | $71.10 | $147,880 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,832 | $92.92 | $193,280 |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,439 | $104.60 | $217,560 |
HUD area: San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027
By ZIP code
The fair market rent for your ZIP code
HUD also publishes fair market rents by ZIP code (Small Area FMRs) for 31 ZIP codes in Marin County (Fiscal year 2027). Type yours to see it.
For 2 bedrooms they run from $3,250 in 94901 to $4,710 in 94925. 11 ZIP codes are above the county's fair market rent ($3,697).
Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses. 24 CFR §982.503(a)(1)
| 94901 | San Francisco, CA | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,150 | $4,550 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94903 | San Francisco, CA | $3,030 | $3,530 | $4,350 | $5,690 | $6,400 |
| 94904 | San Francisco, CA | $2,370 | $2,770 | $3,410 | $4,460 | $5,020 |
| 94920 | San Francisco, CA | $2,980 | $3,480 | $4,280 | $5,600 | $6,300 |
| 94924 | San Francisco, CA | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,150 | $4,300 |
| 94925 | San Francisco, CA | $3,280 | $3,830 | $4,710 | $6,160 | $6,930 |
| 94929 | San Francisco, CA | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,150 | $4,570 |
| 94930 | San Francisco, CA | $2,280 | $2,680 | $3,280 | $4,290 | $4,830 |
| 94933 | San Francisco, CA | $2,900 | $3,380 | $4,160 | $5,440 | $6,120 |
| 94937 | San Francisco, CA | $2,500 | $2,920 | $3,590 | $4,690 | $5,280 |
| 94938 | San Francisco, CA | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,180 | $4,700 |
| 94939 | San Francisco, CA | $2,900 | $3,390 | $4,170 | $5,450 | $6,130 |
| 94940 | San Francisco, CA | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,150 | $4,400 |
| 94941 | San Francisco, CA | $2,860 | $3,340 | $4,110 | $5,370 | $6,050 |
| 94945 | San Francisco, CA | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,150 | $4,530 |
| 94945 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,150 | $4,530 |
| 94946 | San Francisco, CA | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,150 | $4,300 |
| 94947 | San Francisco, CA | $2,370 | $2,760 | $3,400 | $4,440 | $5,000 |
| 94949 | San Francisco, CA | $2,500 | $2,920 | $3,590 | $4,690 | $5,280 |
| 94950 | San Francisco, CA | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,150 | $4,300 |
| 94952 | San Francisco, CA | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,150 | $4,570 |
| 94952 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,150 | $4,570 |
| 94956 | San Francisco, CA | $2,240 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,150 | $4,300 |
| 94957 | San Francisco, CA | $3,150 | $3,670 | $4,520 | $5,910 | $6,650 |
| 94960 | San Francisco, CA | $2,700 | $3,150 | $3,880 | $5,070 | $5,710 |
| 94963 | San Francisco, CA | $2,620 | $3,050 | $3,750 | $4,910 | $5,520 |
| 94964 | San Francisco, CA | $2,620 | $3,050 | $3,760 | $4,910 | $5,530 |
| 94965 | San Francisco, CA | $2,880 | $3,360 | $4,140 | $5,410 | $6,090 |
| 94970 | San Francisco, CA | $2,260 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,230 | $4,760 |
| 94971 | San Francisco, CA | $2,500 | $2,920 | $3,590 | $4,690 | $5,280 |
| 94973 | San Francisco, CA | $2,250 | $2,680 | $3,250 | $4,220 | $4,750 |
- 94901 · San Francisco, CA $3,250$4,150
- 94903 · San Francisco, CA $4,350$5,690
- 94904 · San Francisco, CA $3,410$4,460
- 94920 · San Francisco, CA $4,280$5,600
- 94924 · San Francisco, CA $3,250$4,150
- 94925 · San Francisco, CA $4,710$6,160
- 94929 · San Francisco, CA $3,250$4,150
- 94930 · San Francisco, CA $3,280$4,290
- 94933 · San Francisco, CA $4,160$5,440
- 94937 · San Francisco, CA $3,590$4,690
- 94938 · San Francisco, CA $3,250$4,180
- 94939 · San Francisco, CA $4,170$5,450
- 94940 · San Francisco, CA $3,250$4,150
- 94941 · San Francisco, CA $4,110$5,370
- 94945 · San Francisco, CA $3,250$4,150
- 94945 · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $3,250$4,150
- 94946 · San Francisco, CA $3,250$4,150
- 94947 · San Francisco, CA $3,400$4,440
- 94949 · San Francisco, CA $3,590$4,690
- 94950 · San Francisco, CA $3,250$4,150
- 94952 · San Francisco, CA $3,250$4,150
- 94952 · Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $3,250$4,150
- 94956 · San Francisco, CA $3,250$4,150
- 94957 · San Francisco, CA $4,520$5,910
- 94960 · San Francisco, CA $3,880$5,070
- 94963 · San Francisco, CA $3,750$4,910
- 94964 · San Francisco, CA $3,760$4,910
- 94965 · San Francisco, CA $4,140$5,410
- 94970 · San Francisco, CA $3,250$4,230
- 94971 · San Francisco, CA $3,590$4,690
- 94973 · San Francisco, CA $3,250$4,220
Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (external site)
Rent burden
How many households spend too much
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Marin County, 56% of renter households are in that position; in California, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).
Paying too much rent leaves little for food, transportation and savings. If that is you, the agencies below can guide you for free.
56%
of renter households spend 30% or more of their income on rent.
36,402 households rent in Marin County
- Spend half or more of their income 31%
- Spend 30% or more, but less than half 24%
- Spend less than 30% 44%
Compared with the state and the country
- Marin 56%
- California 55%
- United States 51%
Low-income apartments
Low-income apartments in Marin County
HUD lists 54 properties with homes for low-income households in Marin County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest.
- with tax credits (LIHTC)
- 28
- HUD-assisted
- 27
- public housing
- 2
3,063 homes in all; 2,861 of them low-income, according to HUD.
- Ridgeway Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 141 Donahue St, Marin City 94965 225 homes, 223 low-income · 1 bd: 51 · 2 bd: 123 · 3 bd: 51 · In service since 2010
- Bay Vista at Meadow Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 5 Hutchins Way, Novato 94949 220 homes, 218 low-income · 2 bd: 116 · 3 bd: 104 · In service since 2006 · For families
- Golden Gate Village Public housing 409 Drake Ave, Marin City 94965 208 homes, 207 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of County of Marin · Average payment: $592 a month · (415) 491-2525
- Kruger Pines Public housing 47 N Knoll Rd, Mill Valley 94941 200 low-income homes · Run by Housing Authority of County of Marin · Average payment: $428 a month · Average wait: 19 months · (415) 491-2525
- Wyndover Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 809 Diablo Ave, Novato 94947 136 homes, 135 low-income · 1 bd: 78 · 2 bd: 57 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Villas at Hamilton Senior Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 410 S Palm Dr, Novato 94949 129 homes, 127 low-income · Studio: 41 · 1 bd: 69 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- The Hilarita HUD-assisted 100 Neds Way, Tiburon 94920 102 homes, 91 low-income · For families · (415) 435-4450
- San Rafael Commons Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 302 4th St, San Rafael 94901 83 low-income homes · Studio: 22 · 1 bd: 29 · In service since 2001 · For older adults · (415) 459-4020
- Rotary Valley Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 10 Jeannette Prandi Way, San Rafael 94903 80 low-income homes · In service since 1997 · For older adults
- San Clemente Family Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 33 San Clemente Dr, Corte Madera 94925 79 homes, 78 low-income · 1 bd: 21 · 2 bd: 33 · 3 bd: 25 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Creekside at Meadow Park Tax credit (LIHTC) 46 Tinker Way, Novato 94949 77 homes, 76 low-income · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 43 · 4 bd: 16 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Parnow Friendship House HUD-assisted 164 N San Pedro Rd, San Rafael 94903 72 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (415) 492-9340
- Bennett House HUD-assisted 53 Taylor Dr, Fairfax 94930 70 homes, 69 low-income · For older adults · (415) 457-7318
- Shelter Hill Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 37 Miwok Way, Mill Valley 94941 75 homes, 65 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 25 · 3 bd: 40 · In service since 2013 · For families · (415) 383-1577
- Martinelli House Tax credit (LIHTC) · HUD-assisted 1327 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael 94901 66 homes, 64 low-income · Studio: 48 · 1 bd: 18 · In service since 2007 · For older adults · (415) 830-3300
- Maria B. Freitas Senior Housing HUD-assisted 455 Manuel T Freitas Pkwy, San Rafael 94903 62 homes, 61 low-income · For older adults · (415) 479-7581
- Redwoods II, The HUD-assisted 40 Camino Alto, Mill Valley 94941 148 homes, 60 low-income · For older adults · (415) 383-2741
- Warner Creek Senior Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 806 Diablo Ave, Novato 94947 61 homes, 60 low-income · 1 bd: 60 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2012 · For older adults
- Centertown Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 855 C St, San Rafael 94901 60 low-income homes · In service since 1992 · For families
- Hamilton Transitional Housing Phase I Tax credit (LIHTC) 71 Tinker Way, Novato 94949 59 low-income homes · Studio: 38 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 8 · 4 bd: 2 · In service since 2003
- Ponderosa Estates HUD-assisted 1001 Drake Ave, Marin City 94965 56 low-income homes · For families · (415) 332-8039
- Victory Village Tax credit (LIHTC) 2626 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax 94930 54 homes, 53 low-income · 1 bd: 53 · 2 bd: 1 · In service since 2020 · For older adults, people experiencing homelessness
- Fireside Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 115 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley 94941 50 homes, 49 low-income · Studio: 22 · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 18 · In service since 2009
- Mackey Terrace HUD-assisted 626 Owens Dr, Novato 94949 50 homes, 49 low-income · For older adults · (415) 258-1800
- Hamilton Transitional Housing Phase II Tax credit (LIHTC) 122 Bolling Cir, Novato 94949 41 low-income homes · Studio: 26 · 2 bd: 3 · 3 bd: 12 · In service since 2005
- Sommerhill Townhomes Tax credit (LIHTC) 30 Novato St, San Rafael 94901 39 low-income homes · 1 bd: 12 · 2 bd: 9 · 3 bd: 18 · In service since 1999 · For families
- Pilgrim Park Apartments HUD-assisted 33 Merrydale Rd, San Rafael 94903 61 homes, 36 low-income · For families · (415) 499-3350
- Doreatha Mitchell Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 52 Terrace Dr, Marin City 94965 30 homes, 29 low-income · 1 bd: 6 · 2 bd: 14 · 3 bd: 9 · 4 bd: 1 · In service since 1996 · For families
- Anise Turina Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 10 Labrea Way, San Rafael 94903 28 homes, 27 low-income · 1 bd: 10 · 2 bd: 8 · 3 bd: 10 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Edgewater Place II Tax credit (LIHTC) 10 Edgewater Pl, Larkspur 94939 28 homes, 27 low-income · 1 bd: 8 · 2 bd: 16 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2007 · For families
- Riviera Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 455 Canal St, San Rafael 94901 27 low-income homes · Studio: 1 · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 19 · 3 bd: 4 · In service since 2004 · For families
- Piper Court Apartments Tax credit (LIHTC) 101 Piper Ct, Fairfax 94930 27 homes, 26 low-income · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2019
- Point Reyes Affordable Housing Tax credit (LIHTC) 12 Giacomini Rd, Point Reyes Station 94956 27 homes, 26 low-income · 1 bd: 11 · 2 bd: 7 · 3 bd: 9 · In service since 2005 · For families
- Belvedere Place Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) 162 Belvedere St, San Rafael 94901 26 homes, 25 low-income · 1 bd: 1 · 2 bd: 25 · In service since 2002 · For older adults
- Lone Palm Court Tax credit (LIHTC) 840 C St, San Rafael 94901 60 homes, 24 low-income · Studio: 4 · 1 bd: 9 · 2 bd: 12 · In service since 1999
- Walnut Place HUD-assisted 600 A St, Point Reyes Station 94956 25 homes, 24 low-income · For older adults · (415) 663-9160
- Camino Alto Apartments HUD-assisted 260 Camino Alto Ct, Mill Valley 94941 24 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (415) 383-8328
- Drake's Way Apts Tax credit (LIHTC) Drake's Way, Larkspur 94939 24 homes, 23 low-income · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 12 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2009 · For families
- Marin Handicapped Hsg 5 HUD-assisted 6 Brown Dr, Novato 94947 18 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (415) 454-5310
- Cecilia Place Tax credit (LIHTC) 321 Cecilia Way, Tiburon 94920 16 low-income homes · In service since 1997
- Olive Avenue Apartments HUD-assisted 1100 Olive Ave, Novato 94945 16 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (415) 883-1601
- Oak Hill Apartments HUD-assisted 27 Mariposa Ave, San Anselmo 94960 14 homes, 13 low-income · For people with disabilities · (415) 453-6810
- Toussin Senior Aprtments Tax credit (LIHTC) 10 Toussin Ave, Kentfield 94904 13 low-income homes · 1 bd: 13 · In service since 2011 · For older adults
- Bradley House HUD-assisted 101 Esperanza St, Tiburon 94920 15 homes, 12 low-income · For older adults · (415) 460-1554
- Creekwood HUD-assisted 2401 Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Fairfax 94930 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (415) 258-1800
- Marin Housing for the Handicapped HUD-assisted 626 Del Ganado Rd, San Rafael 94903 12 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (415) 883-1601
- Ecology House HUD-assisted 375 Catalina Blvd, San Rafael 94901 11 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (415) 456-4453
- Mill Creek Apartments HUD-assisted 60 Camino Alto, Mill Valley 94941 10 homes, 9 low-income · For people with disabilities · (415) 391-4321
- Lincoln Avenue Apts HUD-assisted 1351 Lincoln Ave, San Rafael 94901 7 homes, 6 low-income · For people with disabilities · (415) 457-8869
- Bee Street Housing HUD-assisted 408 Bee St, Sausalito 94965 6 low-income homes · For older adults · (415) 381-2443
- Dante House HUD-assisted 1914 Novato Blvd, Novato 94947 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (415) 454-5310
- Lamont House HUD-assisted 816 Lamont Ave, Novato 94945 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (415) 897-8723
- Nova House HUD-assisted 393 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael 94903 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (415) 472-2373
- Stonehaven House HUD-assisted 2 Stonehaven Ct, Novato 94947 6 low-income homes · For people with disabilities · (415) 472-2373
3 properties have two programs at the same address and appear once. Search HUD's map
Source: HUD, retrieved November 6, 2026. LIHTC database, updated May 14, 2025; Assisted multifamily properties, updated October 23, 2026; Public housing developments, updated October 23, 2026.
Section 8
The Section 8 voucher in Marin County
The Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) pays part of your rent on a home you choose. Your public housing agency runs it. 1 agency serves in Marin County. Here is what the rules say:
The rules, with their source
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You apply at the public housing agency. If you qualify, your name usually goes on a waiting list. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or noncitizens with eligible status as HUD defines it. Source: HUD
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Generally, your family must have very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income, by family size (the middle column of the table). Source: 24 CFR §5.603, §982.201(b)
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Each year, at least 75% of the families an agency admits from its list must have extremely low income (the 30% column). Source: 24 CFR §982.201(b)(2)
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If the rent is below the payment standard, the family generally pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. If it is above, the family pays more. Source: 24 CFR §982.1(a)(3)
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When you move in, if the rent is above the payment standard, your share cannot go over 40% of your adjusted monthly income. Source: 24 CFR §982.508
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Each agency sets a payment standard for each size. Without asking HUD, it can go from 90% to 110% of the fair market rent. Source: 24 CFR §982.503(b), (c)
| People | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $44,150 | $73,550 | $117,700 |
| 2 people | $50,450 | $84,050 | $134,500 |
| 3 people | $56,750 | $94,550 | $151,300 |
| 4 people | $63,050 | $105,050 | $168,100 |
| 5 people | $68,100 | $113,500 | $181,550 |
| 6 people | $73,150 | $121,900 | $195,000 |
| 7 people | $78,200 | $130,300 | $208,450 |
| 8 people | $83,250 | $138,700 | $221,900 |
Area median income: $200,800. HUD income limits by family size, Fiscal year 2026. Area: San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2026
Possible payment standard
- Studio $2,317 – $2,831
- 1 bedroom $2,703 – $3,303
- 2 bedrooms $3,327 – $4,067
- 3 bedrooms $4,349 – $5,315
- 4 bedrooms $4,895 – $5,983
The range the rule allows: 90% to 110% of the county's fair market rent. Your agency publishes its own.
Housing agencies that serve this place
- Housing Authority of County of Marin Public housing and Section 8 vouchers · 2,535 vouchers · 407 public housing units (415) 491-2525 Housing Authority of County of Marin: tlediju@marinhousing.org
Housing agencies in California Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026
Your rights as a tenant in California
What California law says about deposits, notices and eviction, with the citation for each rule.
See your rights, rule by ruleCompare these rules with other states →
A summary of state law, not legal advice. Cities may have additional rules.
- How much can they charge for a deposit?
- Up to 1 month of rent
- Cal. Civ. Code §1950.5(c)(1), (c)(4)
- When must they return my deposit?
- 21 days
- Cal. Civ. Code §1950.5
- If I fall behind on rent, what notice must I get?
- 3 court days
- Cal. Code Civ. Proc. §1161(2)
- How much notice ends a month-to-month rental?
- 30 or 60 days, depending on the case
- Cal. Civ. Code §1946.1(b), (c)
- Only a court order can remove youCal. Civ. Code §789.3
- Protection from retaliationCal. Civ. Code §1942.5
- Protection related to immigration statusCal. Civ. Code §1940.3
Help
Where to get help with rent in Marin County
This HUD-approved agency has an office in Marin County. They counsel for free or at low cost.
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Fair Housing Advocates of Northern California
851 Irwin St, San Rafael · Spanish
- Mortgage delinquency and default
- Mortgage delinquency workshops
- and 3 more
Rental assistance programs
The ones that serve in Marin County or the whole state, with what each page says about being open.
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP): energy bill help
Run by California Department of Community Services and Development (CSD)
One-time payment from the federal LIHEAP program in California to help with your heating or cooling bill, or if your service is about to be shut off
Limited funds remain, per the source
See details
Tool
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It starts with the 2-bedroom fair market rent in Marin County. Change the rent, the deposit and the fees to yours: the numbers stay in your browser.
Count power on top of the rent: in California, the average home bill was $161 a month in 2024 (EIA). See electricity and gas costs
Your move
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Cash to move in
$7,394
What you need before you get the keys.
What adds up
- First month
- $3,697
- Security deposit
- $3,697
- Total
- $7,394
When you'll have it
Enter what you can set aside each month to see how long it takes.
What helps
- Ask for a receipt for every payment and keep a copy of the lease.
- On move-in day, walk through the home and take dated photos.
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This is a planning estimate, not a price. What you are asked for depends on the landlord, your lease and your state's and city's rules. It is not legal advice.
Frequently asked questions
What is the fair market rent in Marin County?
According to HUD (Fiscal year 2027): Studio: $2,574; 1 bedroom: $3,003; 2 bedrooms: $3,697; 3 bedrooms: $4,832; 4 bedrooms: $5,439. It covers rent plus basic utilities, except the phone.
How much do you need to earn to rent in Marin County?
Paying the 2-bedroom fair market rent ($3,697) without spending more than 30% of income takes $71.10 an hour full time, or $147,880 a year.
Who qualifies for Section 8 in Marin County?
Generally, families with very low income: no more than 50% of the area median income. For 4 people, HUD's limit here is $105,050 a year (Fiscal year 2026). The family usually pays 30% of its adjusted monthly income. You apply at the housing agency.
How much does Section 8 pay in Marin County?
The voucher pays up to your housing agency's payment standard, minus your share. The rule lets the agency set it between 90% and 110% of the fair market rent: for 2 bedrooms here, between $3,327 and $4,067 a month. Your agency publishes its figure.
Does the fair market rent change by ZIP code in Marin County?
For 2 bedrooms they run from $3,250 in 94901 to $4,710 in 94925. Where HUD designates these areas, or where the housing agency chooses to use them, the voucher is figured on the ZIP code's rent instead of the county's. Ask your agency which one it uses.
How many low-income apartments are there in Marin County?
HUD lists 54 properties with homes for low-income households in Marin County: tax-credit apartments (LIHTC), HUD-assisted buildings and public housing. They run from the most low-income homes to the fewest. For tax-credit apartments and HUD-assisted buildings, you apply directly at the building's management office. They tell you whether units are open and how to apply; HUD does not have that information.
How many households spend too much on rent in Marin County?
HUD counts rent as a burden when it reaches 30% of income or more. In Marin County, 56% of renter households are in that position; in California, 55%, and nationwide, 51% (Average 2020–2024, Census).