Rent by ZIP · Alameda County
Rent in Castro Valley, CA 94546
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,040 (+1.3% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,539 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,260 | $2,210 | +2.3% | $2,034–2,486 | $2,138 ±$151 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,480 | $2,460 | +0.8% | $2,232–2,728 | $2,027 ±$179 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,040 | $3,000 | +1.3% | $2,736–3,344 | $2,702 ±$79 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,890 | $3,840 | +1.3% | $3,501–4,279 | $2,886 ±$235 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,610 | $4,550 | +1.3% | $4,149–5,071 | $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 94546
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94545 | Hayward | $2,930 | $2,622 |
| 94547 | Hercules | $3,490 | $2,517 |
| 94544 | Hayward | $2,800 | $2,396 |
| 94549 | Lafayette | $3,650 | $3,151 |
| 94542 | Hayward | $3,060 | $2,664 |
| 94550 | Livermore | $3,200 | $2,742 |
Fair Market Rents across Alameda 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.