San Mateo County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in California. Population: 754,250.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$2,485/mo
↑ 9.2% YoY
+178% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$2,977/mo
↑ 7.1% YoY
+210% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$3,604/mo
↑ 8.6% YoY
+207% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$4,604/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
+202% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$4,772/mo
↑ 8.5% YoY
+172% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,275 | $2,485 | +$210 (+9.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,780 | $2,977 | +$197 (+7.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $3,318 | $3,604 | +$286 (+8.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $4,138 | $4,604 | +$466 (+11.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,399 | $4,772 | +$373 (+8.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$119,080
$9,923/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$144,160
$12,013/month gross
Other Counties in California
Yuba County
1 BR: $1,272/mo
Tehama County
1 BR: $1,038/mo
Kern County
1 BR: $1,140/mo
Trinity County
1 BR: $916/mo
Fresno County
1 BR: $1,355/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.