Contra Costa County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in California. Population: 1,162,648.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$2,142/mo
↑ 10.6% YoY
+140% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$2,385/mo
↑ 8.4% YoY
+149% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,912/mo
↑ 8.6% YoY
+148% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$3,724/mo
↑ 8.5% YoY
+144% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$4,413/mo
↑ 8.2% YoY
+151% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,937 | $2,142 | +$205 (+10.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,201 | $2,385 | +$184 (+8.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,682 | $2,912 | +$230 (+8.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,432 | $3,724 | +$292 (+8.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,077 | $4,413 | +$336 (+8.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$95,400
$7,950/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$116,480
$9,707/month gross
Other Counties in California
San Francisco County
1 BR: $2,977/mo
Alameda County
1 BR: $2,385/mo
Sutter County
1 BR: $1,272/mo
Mono County
1 BR: $1,528/mo
Napa County
1 BR: $2,113/mo
Glenn County
1 BR: $1,038/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.