Rent by ZIP · San Mateo County
Rent in San Mateo, CA 94404
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $5,050 (+0.8% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $3,500+ a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,520 | $3,450 | +2% | $3,168–3,872 | $3,176 ±$299 |
| 1 bedroom | $4,100 | $4,140 | -1% | $3,690–4,510 | $3,251 ±$137 |
| 2 bedrooms | $5,050 | $5,010 | +0.8% | $4,545–5,555 | $3,500+ |
| 3 bedrooms | $6,600 | $6,400 | +3.1% | $5,940–7,260 | $3,500+ |
| 4 bedrooms | $7,430 | $6,630 | +12.1% | $6,687–8,173 | $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 94404
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94403 | San Mateo | $4,490 | $3,500+ |
| 94402 | San Mateo | $4,070 | $3,500+ |
| 94401 | San Mateo | $3,580 | $3,019 |
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.