Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
Hanford, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Hanford, CA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,985/month. Renters are paying $64 less per month on average than last year, while month over month rent rose 6.9%.

  • Hanford rents run 4.5% above the $1,900/month national median, placing it slightly above average among comparable metros. The market offers 59 total rentals, a modest inventory size for renters to consider.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Hanford rent for about $1,190/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,310/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,530/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,138/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,600/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Hanford

$1,985/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Hanford is $1,985 per month as of September 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $85 more per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hanford

59

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hanford rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Hanford run $1,310 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,450.

Listings

Studio

$1,190

42%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,310

20%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,530

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,137

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,600

2%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,190

Last 30 days

42%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,310

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,530

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,137

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

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$1,985
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hanford, CA is 24% higher than the median rent in Caruthers, CA.

Discover rentals in Hanford, CA

1212 N Green St #E - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Hanford

1212 N Green St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hanford

3223 - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8.8

Very good

3223

1855 Emma Lee Ln, Hanford, CA 93230

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

1865 Emma Lee Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hanford

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

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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 $1,985 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hanford?

Average rent prices in Hanford have increased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Hanford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hanford is 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $85 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 $79,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Caruthers