City Median Investment Score
19Below average
| BR | FMR | Eff. Rent | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 BR | $2,460 – $3,030▼ | $2,540 – $3,230 | -1.3% |
| 1 BR | $2,780 – $3,420▼ | $2,810 – $3,560 | -1.8% |
| 2 BR | $3,270 – $4,030▼ | $3,110 – $4,390 | -1.1% |
| 3 BR | $4,390 – $5,420▼ | $4,130 – $5,900 | 0.4% |
| 4 BR | $4,690 – $5,770▼ | $4,670 – $6,350 | -0.9% |
| 5 BR | $6,509▼ | —Not available | -0.9% |
| 6 BR | $7,485▼ | —Not available | -0.9% |
| 7 BR | $8,608▼ | —Not available | -0.9% |
| 8 BR | $9,899▼ | —Not available | -0.9% |
Public Housing Authority
Rolodex
Market Alignment
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
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Los Altos, CA fair market rent, FY 2027
For FY 2027, HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent across the 3 ZIP codes in Los Altos, CA ranges from $3,270 to $4,030 a month, with a median of $3,990. That is down 4.8% from $4,190 in FY 2026. Los Altos is in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD requires housing authorities to set voucher payment standards by ZIP code using Small Area FMRs. The median county two-bedroom FMR in California is $1,725, so Los Altos is 131% above it.
FY 2027 rent by bedroom
| Bedrooms | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Change | 90–110% range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,160 | $3,010 | −4.7% | $2,709–$3,311 |
| 1BR | $3,540 | $3,350 | −5.4% | $3,015–$3,685 |
| 2BR | $4,190 | $3,990 | −4.8% | $3,591–$4,389 |
| 3BR | $5,510 | $5,330 | −3.3% | $4,797–$5,863 |
| 4BR | $5,970 | $5,660 | −5.2% | $5,094–$6,226 |
Fair market rent history, FY 2023–2027
| Fiscal year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2027 | $3,010 | $3,350 | $3,990 | $5,330 | $5,660 |
| FY 2026 | $3,160 | $3,540 | $4,190 | $5,510 | $5,970 |
| FY 2025 | $3,130 | $3,530 | $4,170 | $5,380 | $5,850 |
| FY 2024 | $3,130 | $3,540 | $4,120 | $5,270 | $5,820 |
| FY 2023 | $3,110 | $3,510 | $4,110 | $5,240 | $5,870 |
Two-bedroom rent by ZIP code
Questions about Los Altos, CA rents
How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in Los Altos, CA?
Housing authorities set voucher payment standards, normally between 90% and 110% of the FMR. With a two-bedroom FMR of $3,990, that basic range is $3,591 to $4,389 a month. The voucher pays the lower of the payment standard or the gross rent, minus the tenant's share, which is usually about 30% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the local housing authority's current schedule before underwriting.
Which HUD fair market rent area is Los Altos, CA in?
Los Altos, CA is in the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. HUD requires Small Area FMRs in this area, so payment standards are set by ZIP code.
How much did fair market rent change in Los Altos, CA for FY 2027?
The two-bedroom FMR fell 4.8%, from $4,190 in FY 2026 to $3,990 in FY 2027. Since FY 2023 it has fallen 2.9%.
When do FY 2027 fair market rents take effect?
HUD's FY 2027 fair market rents took effect on October 1, 2026. When FMRs change, housing authorities generally have up to three months to bring payment standards back within 90% to 110% of the new FMR.
Source: HUD FY 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents and area FMRs. Payment-standard ranges are 90% to 110% of FMR, HUD's basic range, not a housing authority's published schedule. How payment standards are set