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HUD Open Data · FY 2026

What is the Fair Market Rent in San Diego County, CA?

$3,001/mo 4.2%vs 2025 ($2,881)

Last updated: FY2026, effective October 1, 2025

In San Diego County, California, the FY2026 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom is $3,001 a month. Rents run from $2,288 for a studio up to $4,845 for a four-bedroom, with the full breakdown by unit size below. HUD sets these rates each year, and housing authorities use them to set Section 8 voucher payment standards. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents, effective October 1, 2025.

2-Bedroom FMR in San Diego County and Neighbouring Counties

Imperial: $1,362Orange: $3,236Riverside: $2,201San Diego County: $3,001$1,362$3,236$2,201$3,001
Unit sizeMonthly FMR (FY 2026)
Studio / Efficiency$2,288
1 Bedroom$2,459
2 Bedrooms$3,001
3 Bedrooms$3,998
4 Bedrooms$4,845

How does San Diego County compare?

2-bedroom Fair Market Rent ranked against all counties in California.

Higher rent than 86% of counties in California · 9th of 58

Cheapest: Siskiyou County($1,249)
Priciest: Santa Cruz County($4,214)
#CountyValue
1Santa Cruz County$4,214
2Marin County$3,604
2San Francisco County$3,604
… 5 more …
9San Diego County(you are here)$3,001
… 46 more …
56Siskiyou County$1,249
57Trinity County$1,202
58Modoc County$1,108

More data for San Diego County, California

No nearby counties with Fair Market Rent data are available in our database.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Fair Market Rent in San Diego County, CA for 2026?

In San Diego County, California, a two-bedroom has a Fair Market Rent of $3,001 a month for FY2026, and rents range from $2,288 for a studio to $4,845 for a four-bedroom. The full breakdown by unit size is in the table above. Source: U.S. HUD, Office of Policy Development and Research, FY2026 Fair Market Rents.

What is the 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent in San Diego County, CA?

A two-bedroom in San Diego County, California has a Fair Market Rent of $3,001 a month under HUD's FY2026 figures.

When do Fair Market Rents in San Diego County become effective?

FY2026 Fair Market Rents became effective October 1, 2025 and apply through September 30, 2026.

How does HUD calculate Fair Market Rents?

HUD calculates FMRs as the 40th percentile of gross rents paid by recent movers for standard-quality units in a metropolitan area or non-metropolitan county. Data comes from the American Community Survey (ACS).

How do I find Fair Market Rent by ZIP code in San Diego County, CA?

Every ZIP code in San Diego County has its own Fair Market Rent page — see the "ZIP codes in San Diego County" list above. Each ZIP page lists studio through 4-bedroom FMRs for FY2026.

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Data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, public domain. Effective FY2026 (Oct 1, 2025).