Monterey County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in California. Population: 437,609.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$2,173/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+143% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$2,232/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+133% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,684/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+128% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$3,623/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+138% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$3,945/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+125% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,414 | $2,173 | $-241 (-10.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,479 | $2,232 | $-247 (-10.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,982 | $2,684 | $-298 (-10.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $4,025 | $3,623 | $-402 (-10.0%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,383 | $3,945 | $-438 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$89,280
$7,440/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$107,360
$8,947/month gross
Other Counties in California
Tuolumne County
1 BR: $1,257/mo
Marin County
1 BR: $2,977/mo
Fresno County
1 BR: $1,355/mo
San Bernardino County
1 BR: $1,777/mo
Lassen County
1 BR: $1,016/mo
Imperial County
1 BR: $1,038/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.