San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA MSA metro area. Population: 3,289,701.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$2,288/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
+156% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$2,459/mo
↑ 5.6% YoY
+156% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$3,001/mo
↑ 4.2% YoY
+155% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$3,998/mo
↑ 3.8% YoY
+162% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$4,845/mo
↑ 3.3% YoY
+176% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,145 | $2,288 | +$143 (+6.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $2,328 | $2,459 | +$131 (+5.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,881 | $3,001 | +$120 (+4.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,852 | $3,998 | +$146 (+3.8%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $4,690 | $4,845 | +$155 (+3.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$98,360
$8,197/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$120,040
$10,003/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.