Rent by ZIP · Monterey County
Rent in Carmel By The Sea, CA 93921
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,420 (-9.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,753 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,770 | $3,070 | -9.8% | $2,493–3,047 | $2,116 ±$657 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,890 | $3,210 | -10% | $2,601–3,179 | $2,398 ±$1,238 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,420 | $3,790 | -9.8% | $3,078–3,762 | $3,172 ±$401 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,490 | $4,980 | -9.8% | $4,041–4,939 | $2,826 ±$480 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,890 | $5,430 | -9.9% | $4,401–5,379 | – |
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 93921
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93920 | Big Sur | $2,430 | $1,032 |
| 93923 | Carmel | $2,740 | $2,041 |
| 93924 | Carmel Valley | $2,680 | $2,546 |
| 93925 | Chualar | $2,620 | $1,397 |
| 93926 | Gonzales | $2,430 | $1,347 |
| 93927 | Greenfield | $2,430 | $1,369 |
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.