San Benito County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in California. Population: 64,753.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$2,205/mo
↑ 22.6% YoY
+147% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$2,212/mo
↑ 10.7% YoY
+131% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,902/mo
↑ 10.6% YoY
+147% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$3,944/mo
↑ 7.9% YoY
+159% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$4,190/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY
+139% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,799 | $2,205 | +$406 (+22.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,999 | $2,212 | +$213 (+10.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,623 | $2,902 | +$279 (+10.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,655 | $3,944 | +$289 (+7.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,046 | $4,190 | +$144 (+3.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$88,480
$7,373/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$116,080
$9,673/month gross
Other Counties in California
San Francisco County
1 BR: $2,977/mo
Sonoma County
1 BR: $2,155/mo
Lake County
1 BR: $1,181/mo
Stanislaus County
1 BR: $1,356/mo
Monterey County
1 BR: $2,232/mo
Los Angeles County
1 BR: $2,085/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.