Ventura County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in California. Population: 842,009.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,998/mo
↑ 6.8% YoY
+124% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$2,250/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
+135% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$2,693/mo
↑ 4.8% YoY
+129% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$3,652/mo
↑ 4.2% YoY
+139% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$4,240/mo
↑ 3.9% YoY
+141% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,871 | $1,998 | +$127 (+6.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,147 | $2,250 | +$103 (+4.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,569 | $2,693 | +$124 (+4.8%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,505 | $3,652 | +$147 (+4.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,080 | $4,240 | +$160 (+3.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$90,000
$7,500/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$107,720
$8,977/month gross
Other Counties in California
Tehama County
1 BR: $1,038/mo
Sonoma County
1 BR: $2,155/mo
San Bernardino County
1 BR: $1,777/mo
Sierra County
1 BR: $1,165/mo
Yuba County
1 BR: $1,272/mo
Mendocino County
1 BR: $1,306/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.