San Luis Obispo County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in California. Population: 281,712.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,732/mo
↑ 17.2% YoY
+94% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,914/mo
↑ 16.5% YoY
+100% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,512/mo
↑ 16.5% YoY
+114% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$3,370/mo
↑ 17.1% YoY
+121% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$3,861/mo
↑ 18.4% YoY
+120% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,478 | $1,732 | +$254 (+17.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,643 | $1,914 | +$271 (+16.5%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,156 | $2,512 | +$356 (+16.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,879 | $3,370 | +$491 (+17.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,262 | $3,861 | +$599 (+18.4%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$76,560
$6,380/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$100,480
$8,373/month gross
Other Counties in California
Imperial County
1 BR: $1,038/mo
Marin County
1 BR: $2,977/mo
Nevada County
1 BR: $1,382/mo
Mariposa County
1 BR: $1,148/mo
Humboldt County
1 BR: $1,186/mo
San Joaquin County
1 BR: $1,395/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.