Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
Hanford, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Hanford, CA rent rose 3.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,957/month. Renters today are paying $60 more per month on average than last year despite a 2.9% month-over-month decline in October.

  • Hanford, CA rent runs 3.0% above the $1,900/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among U.S. rental markets with 63 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Hanford rent for $1,248/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,262/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,450/month, while 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,200/month and $2,600/month respectively. This range reflects the diversity of rental options across bedroom counts.

Median rent

Median rent in Hanford

$1,957/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hanford is $1,957 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $57 more per month.

$1.67

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hanford

63

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hanford rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Hanford, CA

Average rent prices in Hanford have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Hanford, CA

Rent prices in Hanford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Hanford is $1,450, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Hanford run $1,280 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,247

No Change

25%

1 bedroom

$1,262

28%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,450

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,600

7%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,247

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,262

Last 30 days

28%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,450

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Hanford, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Hanford, CA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Hanford and Caruthers by all bedroom counts and property types.

Hanford

Median rent price$1,957
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hanford, CA is 35% higher than the median rent in Caruthers, CA.

Discover rentals in Hanford, CA

2024, 2026, 2028 and 2030 Carter Way - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

2024, 2026, 2028 and 2030 Carter Way

2024 Carter Way, Hanford, CA 93230

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
10th 130 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

10th 130

130 E 10th St, Hanford, CA 93230

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Ivy St 210 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Ivy St 210

210 W Ivy St, Hanford, CA 93230

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300–$1,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
580 S Richmond Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Hanford

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Hanford, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Hanford rental market.

How much is rent in Hanford?

The average rent in Hanford is $1,957 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hanford?

Average rent prices in Hanford have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

How does Hanford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hanford is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $57 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Hanford?

To comfortably afford rent in Hanford, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Hanford?

June offers the lowest rents in Hanford, with approximately 6% savings compared to December's peak pricing. This seasonal pattern means timing your move for summer can reduce your monthly housing costs.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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