Rent by ZIP · Contra Costa County
Rent in Lafayette, CA 94549
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,650 (-6.9% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $2,968 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,720 | $2,880 | -5.6% | $2,448–2,992 | $2,242 ±$150 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,980 | $3,210 | -7.2% | $2,682–3,278 | $2,374 ±$392 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,650 | $3,920 | -6.9% | $3,285–4,015 | $3,151 ±$458 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,670 | $5,010 | -6.8% | $4,203–5,137 | $3,500+ |
| 4 bedrooms | $5,530 | $5,940 | -6.9% | $4,977–6,083 | $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 94549
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 94550 | Livermore | $3,200 | $2,742 |
| 94547 | Hercules | $3,490 | $2,517 |
| 94551 | Livermore | $3,100 | $2,586 |
| 94546 | Castro Valley | $3,040 | $2,702 |
| 94552 | Castro Valley | $3,520 | $3,500+ |
| 94545 | Hayward | $2,930 | $2,622 |
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.