HAYWARD, CA
CitySAFMR
Alameda County
Found 7 ZIPs
BRFMR
Eff. Rent
0 BR$2,100 – $2,320$1,780 – $2,150
1 BR$2,330 – $2,580$1,900 – $2,370
2 BR$2,850 – $3,150$2,740 – $2,930
3 BR$3,640 – $4,030$3,410 – $3,800
4 BR$4,320 – $4,770$3,950 – $4,550
5 BR$5,095
6 BR$5,859
7 BR$6,737
8 BR$7,748

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Market Alignment

FMR / market rent by bedroom.

Studio
Studio- 5 ZIPs
1.16-1.19ratio range
Median FMR$2,150
Median Market$1,860
vs market+$290

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

5
1.16-1.19
1 BR
1 BR- 1 ZIP
1.00ratio
FMR$2,330
Market$2,330
vs market+$0

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

1 BR- 3 ZIPs
1.06-1.10ratio range
Median FMR$2,390
Median Market$2,250
vs market+$140

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

3
1 BR- 2 ZIPs
1.10-1.14ratio range
Median FMR$2,450
Median Market$2,190
vs market+$260

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

2
1 BR- 1 ZIP
1.23ratio
FMR$2,330
Market$1,900
vs market+$430

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

1.00-1.23
2 BR
2 BR- 1 ZIP
0.96ratio
FMR$2,850
Market$2,980
vs market-$130

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

2 BR- 1 ZIP
1.00ratio
FMR$2,920
Market$2,910
vs market+$10

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

2 BR- 3 ZIPs
1.04-1.05ratio range
Median FMR$2,920
Median Market$2,790
vs market+$130

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

3
2 BR- 1 ZIP
1.07ratio
FMR$3,060
Market$2,850
vs market+$210

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

2 BR- 1 ZIP
1.14ratio
FMR$3,150
Market$2,770
vs market+$380

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

0.96-1.14
3 BR
3 BR- 1 ZIP
1.02ratio
FMR$3,640
Market$3,570
vs market+$70

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

3 BR- 1 ZIP
1.04ratio
FMR$3,730
Market$3,590
vs market+$140

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

3 BR- 4 ZIPs
1.06-1.08ratio range
Median FMR$3,730
Median Market$3,470
vs market+$260

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

4
3 BR- 1 ZIP
1.12ratio
FMR$3,910
Market$3,480
vs market+$430

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

1.02-1.12
4 BR
4 BR- 2 ZIPs
1.03-1.05ratio range
Median FMR$4,545
Median Market$4,370
vs market+$175

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

2
4 BR- 4 ZIPs
1.08-1.10ratio range
Median FMR$4,430
Median Market$4,060
vs market+$370

FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.

4
4 BR- 1 ZIP
1.16ratio
FMR$4,640
Market$4,000
vs market+$640

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

1.03-1.16
0.700.800.901.001.101.201.30aligned range

HUD benchmarks exceed market rents for larger unit sizes.

Historical
FY 2022-2026

Data freshness

FMR
FY2026
Market rent
last ~365 days
About this result(HUD FMR/SAFMR details)

This page shows HUD Fair Market Rent data for HAYWARD, CA (CA) for FY 2026. Fair Market Rent (FMR) is a HUD benchmark used to determine payment standards for programs like the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) program.

Values are shown for 0–4 bedroom units. In some metro areas HUD publishes Small Area FMR (SAFMR) at the ZIP-code level; otherwise the county/metropolitan-area FMR applies. This result is labeled SAFMR based on HUD's designation for the area and the available data.

Tip: use these numbers as a starting point and confirm local program rules (payment standards may differ from HUD's published FMR). If you're comparing neighborhoods, SAFMR ZIP ranges can highlight variation within the same county.

HAYWARD, CA fair market rent and Section 8 rent limits

The FY 2026 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR) page for HAYWARD, CA shows monthly rent limits by bedroom size for Housing Choice Voucher and Section 8 comparisons. The 2 bedroom fair market rent is $2,920 and the 4 bedroom fair market rent is $4,430.

Use this page for searches like HAYWARD, CA FMR, HAYWARD, CA fair market rent, and HAYWARD, CA Section 8 payment standards. Local housing authorities can set payment standards above or below published HUD FMR, so confirm program rules before underwriting a property.

FY 2026 Fair Market Rent by bedroom size for HAYWARD, CA
Bedroom sizeHUD FMR
Studio$2,150
1 bedroom$2,390
2 bedroom$2,920
3 bedroom$3,730
4 bedroom$4,430