Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Stanislaus County vs California
How do Stanislaus County and California rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,356
- Stanislaus County (1BR)
- $1,647
- California (1BR)
- −18%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Stanislaus County is 18% cheaper than California at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,356 vs $1,647). 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 | Stanislaus County | California | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,255 | $1,513 | −$258 (-17%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,356 | $1,647 | −$291 (-18%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,758 | $2,053 | −$295 (-14%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,442 | $2,752 | −$310 (-11%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,823 | $3,165 | −$342 (-11%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Stanislaus County is 41% above the US average. California is 72% above.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).