Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

San Benito County vs Los Angeles County

How do San Benito County and Los Angeles County rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$2,212
San Benito County (1BR)
$2,085
Los Angeles County (1BR)
+6%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
San Benito County
$2,212/mo 1BR
Population: 64,753
County
Los Angeles County
$2,085/mo 1BR
Population: 9,936,690

A 1-bedroom in San Benito County is 6% more expensive than Los Angeles County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($2,212 vs $2,085). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.

How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?

Bedrooms San Benito County Los Angeles County Difference
Studio $2,205 $1,863 +$342 (+18%)
1 Bedroom $2,212 $2,085 +$127 (+6%)
2 Bedroom $2,902 $2,601 +$301 (+12%)
3 Bedroom $3,944 $3,298 +$646 (+20%)
4 Bedroom $4,190 $3,672 +$518 (+14%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. San Benito County is 131% above the US average. Los Angeles County is 117% above.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).