Orange County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in California. Population: 3,175,227.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$2,682/mo
↑ 14.0% YoY
+200% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$2,746/mo
↑ 11.9% YoY
+186% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$3,236/mo
↑ 11.5% YoY
+175% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$4,393/mo
↑ 11.9% YoY
+188% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$5,246/mo
↑ 11.8% YoY
+199% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,352 | $2,682 | +$330 (+14.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,454 | $2,746 | +$292 (+11.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,903 | $3,236 | +$333 (+11.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,927 | $4,393 | +$466 (+11.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,693 | $5,246 | +$553 (+11.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$109,840
$9,153/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$129,440
$10,787/month gross
Other Counties in California
Amador County
1 BR: $1,396/mo
Napa County
1 BR: $2,113/mo
Tehama County
1 BR: $1,038/mo
Contra Costa County
1 BR: $2,385/mo
Siskiyou County
1 BR: $969/mo
Yuba County
1 BR: $1,272/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.