Last updated on August 3, 2026

Average rent in
Hanford, CA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Hanford, CA rent slipped 6.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Renters today are paying $160 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Hanford runs 3.1% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, placing it slightly above average in cost among smaller metros with 73 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Hanford rent for $735/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,225/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,300/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,725/month.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent higher at $2,250/month compared to apartments at $1,335/month, with houses making up 65.6% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Hanford

$2,000/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Hanford is $2,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $60 more per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Hanford

73

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Hanford rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 remained the same 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 $1,335, whereas a house costs $2,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Hanford run $1,250 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$735

35%

-

1 bedroom

$1,225

1%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,300

7%

22%

3 bedroom

$2,200

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,725

4%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$735

Last 30 days

35%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

22%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,725

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

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$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Hanford, CA is 25% higher than the median rent in Caruthers, CA.

Discover rentals in Hanford, CA

10th 130 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

10th 130

130 E 10th St, Hanford, CA 93230

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

1212 N Green St #D - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hanford

House for rent

822 S Irwin St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Hanford

SINGLE_FAMILY - Hanford, CA

822 S Irwin St #A, Hanford, CA 93230

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

House for rent

3223 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

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 $2,000 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Hanford?

Average rent prices in Hanford have remained the same 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 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $60 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 $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Hanford average around $1,260/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,480/month.

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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