Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Fresno, CA?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 19.9% of gross income.
Fresno rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (California state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These California cities have lower median rent than Fresno, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Fresno, CA →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Fresno, CA?
Median rent in Fresno is $1,954 a month. A typical physical therapist in California earns about $117,658 a year, which makes that rent 19.9% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Fresno?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in California (~$117,658/yr) supports up to $2,941 a month in rent. Fresno's current median rent is $1,954/mo, which leaves a $987/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Fresno?
At an hourly equivalent of about $57 an hour, a physical therapist in California works roughly 34.5 hours a month to cover Fresno's median rent of $1,954.
Where is rent cheaper than Fresno for a physical therapist?
Nearby California cities with lower median rent include Hemet ($1,953/mo), Apple Valley ($1,953/mo), Stockton ($1,953/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.