Average Rent in Madera, CA
HUD FY2025 · Official government data · Updated annually
Market Overview
Madera, CA has rental prices ranging from $1,099/month to $2,293/month in 2025, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $1,106/month — 21% below the national average of $1,400/month.
How Madera Compares
With an average 2-bedroom rent of $1,433/month, Madera ranks #35 most expensive of the 51 cities tracked in California — pricier than 90% of all US cities in our data.
Rent Trends
2-bedroom rents in Madera, CA have risen by $1/month (0.1%) over the past year, from $1,432 to $1,433. Rents have remained relatively stable year over year, indicating a balanced rental market in the area.
Rent vs. Buy
The median home value in Madera, CA is $425,678, giving a price-to-rent ratio of 24.8. With a break-even horizon of approximately 25 years, renting is likely the more financially prudent option for most residents unless they plan to stay long-term.
Fair Market Rents
HUD FY2025Is Madera, CA Affordable?
Income needed to rent or buy, price history, and how this city compares to nearby metros.
Affordability Index(30% income rule)
Nearby Cities in CAlargest metros in the state
| City | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | $1,856 | $2,081 | $2,625 | $3,335 | — |
| Santa Ana | $2,352 | $2,454 | $2,903 | $3,927 | — |
| Oakland | $1,937 | $2,201 | $2,682 | $3,432 | — |
| San Francisco | $2,275 | $2,780 | $3,318 | $4,138 | — |
| Riverside | $1,776 | $1,852 | $2,306 | $3,079 | — |
| San Diego | $2,145 | $2,328 | $2,881 | $3,852 | — |
Rent or Buy in Madera?
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