LOS GATOS, CA
CitySAFMR
Santa Clara County
Found 4 ZIPs
BRFMR
Eff. Rent
0 BR$2,610 – $3,280$2,400 – $2,780
1 BR$2,970 – $3,530$2,690 – $3,010
2 BR$3,470 – $4,350$3,110 – $3,640
3 BR$4,590 – $5,620$4,130 – $5,340
4 BR$4,990 – $6,000$4,670 – $6,340
5 BR$5,997
6 BR$6,897
7 BR$7,931
8 BR$9,121

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Market Alignment

FMR / market rent by bedroom.

Studio
Studio- 1 ZIP
1.02ratio
FMR$2,620
Market$2,580
vs market+$40

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

1
Studio- 1 ZIP
1.09ratio
FMR$2,610
Market$2,400
vs market+$210

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

1
Studio- 2 ZIPs
1.18ratio range
Median FMR$3,060
Median Market$2,590
vs market+$470

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

2
1.02-1.18
1 BR
1 BR- 1 ZIP
1.05ratio
FMR$2,980
Market$2,830
vs market+$150

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

1
1 BR- 2 ZIPs
1.10-1.12ratio range
Median FMR$3,100
Median Market$2,790
vs market+$310

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

2
1 BR- 1 ZIP
1.17ratio
FMR$3,530
Market$3,010
vs market+$520

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

1
1.05-1.17
2 BR
2 BR- 1 ZIP
0.93ratio
FMR$3,470
Market$3,730
vs market-$260

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

1
2 BR- 1 ZIP
1.04ratio
FMR$3,770
Market$3,630
vs market+$140

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

1
2 BR- 1 ZIP
1.12ratio
FMR$3,480
Market$3,110
vs market+$370

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

1
2 BR- 1 ZIP
1.23ratio
FMR$4,350
Market$3,550
vs market+$800

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

1
0.93-1.23
3 BR
3 BR- 1 ZIP
0.85ratio
FMR$4,590
Market$5,410
vs market-$820

FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.

1
3 BR- 1 ZIP
1.01ratio
FMR$4,980
Market$4,950
vs market+$30

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

1
3 BR- 1 ZIP
1.05ratio
FMR$5,620
Market$5,340
vs market+$280

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

1
3 BR- 1 ZIP
1.11ratio
FMR$4,600
Market$4,130
vs market+$470

FMR is above market; underwrite to market rent.

1
0.85-1.11
4 BR
4 BR- 1 ZIP
0.73ratio
FMR$4,990
Market$6,850
vs market-$1,860

FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.

1
4 BR- 1 ZIP
0.88ratio
FMR$5,420
Market$6,160
vs market-$740

FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.

1
4 BR- 1 ZIP
0.92ratio
FMR$6,000
Market$6,520
vs market-$520

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

1
4 BR- 1 ZIP
1.07ratio
FMR$5,010
Market$4,670
vs market+$340

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

1
0.73-1.07
0.700.800.901.001.101.201.30aligned range

Voucher alignment varies significantly by bedroom size in this area.

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 LOS GATOS, 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.

LOS GATOS, CA fair market rent and Section 8 rent limits

The FY 2026 HUD Small Area Fair Market Rent (SAFMR) page for LOS GATOS, CA shows monthly rent limits by bedroom size for Housing Choice Voucher and Section 8 comparisons. The 2 bedroom fair market rent is $3,625 and the 4 bedroom fair market rent is $5,215.

Use this page for searches like LOS GATOS, CA FMR, LOS GATOS, CA fair market rent, and LOS GATOS, 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 LOS GATOS, CA
Bedroom sizeHUD FMR
Studio$2,730
1 bedroom$3,105
2 bedroom$3,625
3 bedroom$4,790
4 bedroom$5,215