Rent by ZIP · Santa Cruz County
Rent in Watsonville, CA 95076
HUD's FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom here is $3,300 (-4.1% vs FY2026). Renters in this ZIP code pay a median $1,923 a month, including utilities.
Rent by number of bedrooms
| Size | SAFMR FY2027 | FY2026 | Change | Typical voucher range | Census median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,510 | $2,610 | -3.8% | $2,259–2,761 | $1,784 ±$118 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,640 | $2,710 | -2.6% | $2,376–2,904 | $1,646 ±$145 |
| 2 bedrooms | $3,300 | $3,440 | -4.1% | $2,970–3,630 | $1,823 ±$136 |
| 3 bedrooms | $4,280 | $4,400 | -2.7% | $3,852–4,708 | $2,414 ±$257 |
| 4 bedrooms | $4,460 | $4,640 | -3.9% | $4,014–4,906 | $2,768 ±$440 |
Small Area FMRs for the Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA. This ZIP code is in more than one HUD area; figures are for the main one. 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 Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA, 2 bedrooms: $4,254.
What renters pay in 95076
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 95075 | Tres Pinos | $3,920 | – |
| 95073 | Soquel | $4,070 | $2,291 |
| 95070 | Saratoga | $3,780 | $2,911 |
| 95066 | Scotts Valley | $4,490 | $2,423 |
| 95065 | Santa Cruz | $4,980 | $2,753 |
| 95064 | Santa Cruz | $3,800 | $2,064 |
Fair Market Rents across Santa Cruz 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.