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Santa Cruz County

County, California

Fair Market Rent

Efficiency
$3,179
1 Bedroom
$3,298
2 Bedroom
$4,214
3 Bedroom
$5,377
4 Bedroom
$5,659

Metro/FMR area: Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA MSA

Source: HUD Fair Market Rents, 2026. Monthly rent, per unit.

Drought Conditions

No drought conditions reported

Week of Tue Aug 18 2026. Source: U.S. Drought Monitor (NDMC/USDA/NOAA).

Disaster Declarations

  • SEVERE WINTER STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDESSat Apr 13 2024

Source: FEMA OpenFEMA.

Active Weather Alerts

  • Marine Weather Statement
    Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 nm

Nearby Cities

San Jose — 23 miSanta Clara — 23 miSunnyvale — 24 miMilpitas — 29 miSalinas — 31 miRedwood City — 34 miFremont — 36 miSan Mateo — 41 miHayward — 45 miLivermore — 48 mi

Nearest Airports

SJC — Mineta San Jose International Airport (24 mi)SFO — San Francisco International Airport (46 mi)OAK — Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (50 mi)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Santa Cruz County?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom unit in Santa Cruz County is $4,214/month for 2026.

What is the Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom in Santa Cruz County?

HUD's Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom unit in Santa Cruz County is $3,298/month for 2026.

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