Fresno, CA HUD Metro FMR Area
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Fresno, CA HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. Population: 1,165,523.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,347/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
+51% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,355/mo
↑ 11.3% YoY
+41% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,664/mo
↑ 10.6% YoY
+42% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,314/mo
↑ 9.7% YoY
+52% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,660/mo
↑ 10.1% YoY
+51% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,210 | $1,347 | +$137 (+11.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,217 | $1,355 | +$138 (+11.3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,505 | $1,664 | +$159 (+10.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,109 | $2,314 | +$205 (+9.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,415 | $2,660 | +$245 (+10.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$54,200
$4,517/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$66,560
$5,547/month gross
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.