Sonoma County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in California. Population: 488,436.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,949/mo
↑ 26.8% YoY
+118% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$2,155/mo
↑ 26.1% YoY
+125% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,827/mo
↑ 26.1% YoY
+141% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$3,887/mo
↑ 26.9% YoY
+155% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$4,147/mo
↑ 28.0% YoY
+136% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,537 | $1,949 | +$412 (+26.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,709 | $2,155 | +$446 (+26.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,242 | $2,827 | +$585 (+26.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,062 | $3,887 | +$825 (+26.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,240 | $4,147 | +$907 (+28.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$86,200
$7,183/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$113,080
$9,423/month gross
Other Counties in California
Lake County
1 BR: $1,181/mo
Napa County
1 BR: $2,113/mo
Yolo County
1 BR: $1,615/mo
Glenn County
1 BR: $1,038/mo
Mendocino County
1 BR: $1,306/mo
San Bernardino County
1 BR: $1,777/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.