What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Benito County, CA HUD Metro FMR Area?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in San Benito County, CA HUD Metro FMR Area is $2,902 per month for fiscal year 2026. The studio FMR is $2,205, 1-bedroom is $2,212, 3-bedroom is $3,944, and 4-bedroom is $4,190.

What income do you need to afford the FMR in San Benito County, CA HUD Metro FMR Area?

Using the standard 30%-of-income affordability rule, a household would need to earn about $116,080 per year ($9,673 per month) to afford the FY2026 2-bedroom Fair Market Rent of $2,902 in San Benito County, CA HUD Metro FMR Area.

FY2026 Fair Market Rents — San Benito County, CA HUD Metro FMR Area

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

Studio

$2,205

1BR

$2,212

2BR

$2,902

3BR

$3,944

4BR

$4,190

Hours/week at min wage

136 hrs

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

National rank

#12

of 661 U.S. metros (top 3% most expensive)

YoY change (2BR)

+10.6%

+$279 vs FY2025 · 5-yr +73.4%

Voucher payment standard

$2,612–$3,192

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

San Benito County, CA HUD Metro FMR Area

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FY2026 Fair Market Rents

Bedroom Size	Monthly FMR	Annual Equivalent
Efficiency (Studio)	$2,205	$26,460
1-Bedroom	$2,212	$26,544
2-Bedroom	$2,902	$34,824
3-Bedroom	$3,944	$47,328
4-Bedroom	$4,190	$50,280

Recent 2-Bedroom FMR Trend

FY2020 $1,710 → FY2026 $2,902

Fiscal Year	Studio	1BR	2BR	3BR	4BR
FY2026	$2,205	$2,212	$2,902	$3,944	$4,190
FY2025	$1,799	$1,999	$2,623	$3,655	$4,046
FY2024	$1,707	$1,917	$2,519	$3,550	$4,121
FY2023	$1,441	$1,637	$2,155	$3,063	$3,671
FY2022	$1,096	$1,253	$1,649	$2,342	$2,822
FY2021	$1,200	$1,270	$1,674	$2,396	$2,898
FY2020	$1,290	$1,298	$1,710	$2,467	$3,002

View full FMR history back to FY2000 →

FY2026 Income Limits

Area Median Income (AMI): $121,800

AMI Level	1p	2p	3p	4p	5p	6p
30% AMI (Extremely Low)	$30,850	$35,250	$39,650	$44,050	$47,600	$51,100
50% AMI (Very Low)	$51,450	$58,750	$66,150	$73,450	$79,350	$85,250
80% AMI (Low)	$82,350	$94,100	$105,850	$117,600	$127,050	$136,450

Full income limits table (all 8 household sizes) →

Affordability Snapshot

2BR Annual FMR

$34,824/yr

FMR as % of Area Median Income

28.6% of AMI

Under 30% — affordable at median income

Income Needed (30% rule, 2BR)

$116,080/yr

$9,673/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	$1,065	$1,218	$1,370	$1,644	$1,766
60% AMI Maximum	$1,278	$1,461	$1,644	$1,973	$2,119

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	$1,979	$1,979	$1,979	$1,979	$1,979
Low HOME Rent	$1,286	$1,468	$1,653	$1,836	$1,983

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