San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley Fair Market Rent 2026
HUD Fair Market Rent data for the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley metropolitan area. Median household income: $147,497/year. Vacancy rate: 3.1%.
2BR FMR
$2,200/mo
Median Income
$147,497
Vacancy Rate
3.1%
Rent Burden
17.9%
Fair Market Rent by Bedroom Size
Affordability Analysis
Based on the 30% rule, a household earning the median income of $147,497/year can afford up to $3,687/mo in rent.
The 2BR FMR of $2,200/mo represents 17.9% of median income, which is within the 30% affordability threshold.
Rental Market Conditions
The vacancy rate of 3.1% in San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley indicates a tight rental market. Low vacancy means more competition for available units and potential upward pressure on rents.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley?
The 2026 HUD FMR for a 2-bedroom in the San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley metro area is $2,200/month. 1BR: $1,848, 3BR: $2,832.
What is the vacancy rate in San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley?
The rental vacancy rate in San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley is 3.1%. A rate below 5% typically indicates a tight rental market.
Is San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley affordable for renters?
With a median income of $147,497 and 2BR rent at $2,200/mo, rent takes about 18% of income in San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley.
Compare with Other Metro Areas
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara
2BR: $2,412/mo
New York-Newark-Jersey City
2BR: $2,293/mo
Honolulu
2BR: $1,937/mo
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim
2BR: $1,888/mo
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad
2BR: $1,856/mo
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura
2BR: $1,761/mo
Santa Cruz-Watsonville
2BR: $1,760/mo
Boston-Cambridge-Newton
2BR: $1,754/mo
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