Rent by ZIP · Monterey County
Rent in Salinas, CA 93901
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,430 (-9.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,899 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,970 | $2,180 | -9.6% | $1,773–2,167 | $1,376 ±$139 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,020 | $2,240 | -9.8% | $1,818–2,222 | $1,684 ±$70 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,430 | $2,690 | -9.7% | $2,187–2,673 | $2,041 ±$107 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,270 | $3,630 | -9.9% | $2,943–3,597 | $2,424 ±$317 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,560 | $3,950 | -9.9% | $3,204–3,916 | $2,943 ±$399 |
Small Area FMRs for the Salinas, CA MSA. Fair Market Rents include utilities. The voucher range is the typical 90–110% band; your housing authority sets the actual payment standard.
Area-wide FMR for Salinas, CA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $2,416.
What renters pay in 93901
How rents are spread
Share of renter households paying cash rent, by monthly gross rent (rent plus utilities).
Nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP | Place | 2-bedroom FMR | Census median, 2 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93905 | Salinas | $2,430 | $1,890 |
| 93906 | Salinas | $2,510 | $2,173 |
| 93907 | Salinas | $2,540 | $2,154 |
| 93908 | Salinas | $3,160 | $1,523 |
| 93920 | Big Sur | $2,430 | $1,032 |
| 93921 | Carmel By The Sea | $3,420 | $3,172 |
Fair Market Rents across Monterey County, CA · All CA counties · What is Fair Market Rent?
Sources: HUD Small Area and county Fair Market Rents, FY2027 (effective October 1, 2026); U.S. Census Bureau, 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates. Census figures are survey estimates (±90% margin of error) and trail today's market. Place name from GeoNames. About the data.