Rent by ZIP · Contra Costa County
Rent in El Cerrito, CA 94530
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $2,980 (-1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,545 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,220 | $2,210 | +0.5% | $1,998–2,442 | $2,194 ±$250 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,430 | $2,460 | -1.2% | $2,187–2,673 | $1,947 ±$188 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,980 | $3,010 | -1% | $2,682–3,278 | $2,689 ±$91 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,820 | $3,850 | -0.8% | $3,438–4,202 | $3,278 ±$316 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,520 | $4,560 | -0.9% | $4,068–4,972 | $3,500+ |
Small Area FMRs for the Oakland-Fremont, 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 Oakland-Fremont, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, 2 bedrooms: $2,805.
What renters pay in 94530
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94531 | Antioch | $3,630 | $3,005 |
| 94533 | Fairfield | $2,250 | $2,065 |
| 94526 | Danville | $2,860 | $2,828 |
| 94534 | Fairfield | $2,990 | $2,700 |
| 94525 | Crockett | $2,630 | $2,211 |
| 94535 | Travis Afb | $3,290 | $3,028 |
Fair Market Rents across Contra Costa 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.