Rent by ZIP · San Mateo County
Rent in San Mateo, CA 94401
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,580 (+4.7% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,762 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,490 | $2,360 | +5.5% | $2,241–2,739 | $2,127 ±$168 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,910 | $2,830 | +2.8% | $2,619–3,201 | $2,627 ±$193 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,580 | $3,420 | +4.7% | $3,222–3,938 | $3,019 ±$207 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,680 | $4,370 | +7.1% | $4,212–5,148 | $3,500+ |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,270 | $4,530 | +16.3% | $4,743–5,797 | $3,500+ |
Small Area FMRs for the San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. 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 San Francisco, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $3,697.
What renters pay in 94401
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94402 | San Mateo | $4,070 | $3,500+ |
| 94403 | San Mateo | $4,490 | $3,500+ |
| 94404 | San Mateo | $5,050 | $3,500+ |
Fair Market Rents across San Mateo 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.