Last updated on June 19, 2026

Average rent in
Hanford, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Hanford, CA rent slipped 7.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,950/month. Renters today are paying $103 less per month on average than last year, despite a 5.3% increase month over month as the market recovers from a recent trough.

  • Hanford's median rent matches the national median at $1,950/month, positioning it as a market that aligns closely with broader rental costs across the country. The total rental inventory is limited to 89 units, which may affect availability.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Hanford rent for $675/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,150/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,300/month, while 3-bedrooms rise to $2,200/month and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,725/month. Houses command a median rent of $2,200/month, compared to $1,250/month for apartments, reflecting distinct price tiers by property type.

Median rent

Median rent in Hanford

$1,950/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hanford is $1,950 per month as of June 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hanford

89

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Hanford run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

Studio

$675

48%

-

1 bedroom

$1,150

2%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,300

6%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,200

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,725

2%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$675

Last 30 days

48%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,725

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

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$1,950

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hanford, CA is 30% higher than the median rent in Caruthers, CA.

Discover rentals in Hanford, CA

1012 1-14 Rodgers - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

8.3

Very good

1012 1-14 Rodgers

1012 Rodgers Rd, Hanford, CA 93230

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

331 E Elm St #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Hanford

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Available May 6

Parker Place - 2011 - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.3

Very good

Parker Place - 2011

2011 Parker Pl, Hanford, CA 93230

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

3223 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

3223

1855 Emma Lee Ln, Hanford, CA 93230

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,950 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hanford?

Average rent prices in Hanford have increased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Hanford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Hanford is roughly the same as the national average.

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?

Hanford's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,500 per month. Both bedroom types experienced rent declines from the previous year, with one-bedrooms down 14.5% and two-bedrooms falling 3.9%.

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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