What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA MSA?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA MSA is $2,201 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $1,692, 1-bedroom is $1,777, 3-bedroom is $2,912, and 4-bedroom is $3,514.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA MSA?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $88,040 per year ($7,337 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $2,201 in Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA MSA.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA MSA

The HUD-published Fair Market Rents for FY2026 in this area are:

Studio

$1,692

1BR

$1,777

2BR

$2,201

3BR

$2,912

4BR

$3,514

Hours/week at min wage

103 hrs

to afford the 2BR FMR @ $16.50/hr (CA)

National rank

#41

of 661 U.S. metros (top 7% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

-4.6%

$105 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +58.3%

Voucher payment standard

$1,981–$2,421

PHAs set HCV payment at 90–110% of the 2BR FMR

Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA MSA

Metropolitan area · CA · View full history · Income limits · LIHTC rents

FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$1,692	$20,304
1-Bedroom	$1,777	$21,324
2-Bedroom	$2,201	$26,412
3-Bedroom	$2,912	$34,944
4-Bedroom	$3,514	$42,168

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $1,289 → FY2026 $2,201

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$1,692	$1,777	$2,201	$2,912	$3,514
FY2025	$1,776	$1,852	$2,306	$3,079	$3,745
FY2024	$1,517	$1,611	$2,010	$2,707	$3,304
FY2023	$1,281	$1,398	$1,751	$2,376	$2,922
FY2022	$1,062	$1,202	$1,509	$2,065	$2,542
FY2021	$955	$1,106	$1,390	$1,917	$2,369
FY2020	$875	$1,030	$1,289	$1,789	$2,216

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $106,500

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$25,850	$29,550	$33,250	$36,900	$39,900	$44,360
50% AMI (Very Low)	$43,050	$49,200	$55,350	$61,500	$66,450	$71,350
80% AMI (Low)	$68,900	$78,750	$88,600	$98,400	$106,300	$114,150

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$26,412/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

24.8% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$88,040/yr

$7,337/mo gross income

FY2026 LIHTC Maximum Rents

Maximum gross rents for Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units, by income band. Full LIHTC details →

AMI Band	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
50% AMI Maximum	$931	$1,065	$1,198	$1,437	$1,544
60% AMI Maximum	$1,118	$1,278	$1,437	$1,725	$1,853

FY2026 HOME Program Rent Limits

Maximum rents for HOME Investment Partnerships–funded units. High HOME rents apply to most assisted units; Low HOME rents apply to the lowest-income set-aside units. Full HOME rent details →

Limit Type	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
High HOME Rent	$1,692	$1,730	$1,730	$1,730	$1,730
Low HOME Rent	$1,076	$1,230	$1,383	$1,537	$1,661

Compare Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA MSA With Other CA Metros

vs. Bakersfield, CA MSA vs. Chico, CA MSA vs. El Centro, CA MSA vs. Fresno, CA MSA vs. Hanford-Corcoran, CA MSA

Counties in This FMR Area

Riverside County San Bernardino County