Florida Fair Market Rent (FY2026)
South region · 52 HUD FMR areas
In FY2026, Florida has 52 HUD Fair Market Rent areas with a median 2-bedroom FMR of $1,337/month. Across the state, the 2-bedroom FMR ranges from $973 (Calhoun County, FL) to $2,504 (Monroe County, FL). That median is $362 above the national median FMR of $975, ranking Florida #17 of 51 states (1 = most expensive). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median.
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Florida median FMR by bedroom size
| Unit size | Median FMR (per month) |
|---|---|
| Studio / efficiency | $1,084 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,153 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,337 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,683 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,957 |
These are medians across the state's areas; an individual metro can be much higher or lower. The population-weighted average 2-bedroom FMR (weighting each area by its population) is $1,933.
Every FMR area in Florida
| FMR area | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR | 3 BR | 4 BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL | $1,593 | $1,696 | $1,977 | $2,527 | $3,077 |
| Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL | $1,828 | $1,995 | $2,436 | $3,127 | $3,613 |
| Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL | $1,650 | $1,731 | $1,972 | $2,476 | $2,924 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | $1,737 | $1,900 | $2,333 | $3,216 | $3,810 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $1,355 | $1,382 | $1,658 | $2,043 | $2,561 |
| West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL | $1,788 | $1,901 | $2,254 | $2,920 | $3,388 |
| North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL | $1,418 | $1,686 | $1,958 | $2,537 | $3,027 |
Source: HUD USER, FY2026 Fair Market Rents (40th percentile, revised final). Data as of June 2026.
Detailed pages: Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL · Miami-Miami Beach-Kendall, FL · Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Jacksonville, FL · West Palm Beach-Boca Raton, FL · North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fair Market Rent in Florida for FY2026?
Florida has 52 HUD Fair Market Rent areas. The median 2-bedroom FMR across them is $1,337 per month, ranging from $973 (Calhoun County, FL) to $2,504 (Monroe County, FL). HUD sets FMRs by metro/county, not statewide, so use the area closest to where you live. Verify at huduser.gov.
Which Florida area has the highest and lowest FMR?
In FY2026 the highest 2-bedroom FMR in Florida is $2,504 in Monroe County, FL, and the lowest is $973 in Calhoun County, FL. Rents are highest in the largest metros and lowest in rural counties.
Is Florida expensive for renters compared with other states?
Florida's median 2-bedroom FMR of $1,337 is $362 above the national median FMR of $975 (+37%). It ranks #17 of 51 states and DC by median 2-bedroom FMR (1 = most expensive).
How does FMR relate to Section 8 vouchers in Florida?
Public housing agencies in Florida set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards at roughly 90–110% of the local FMR. Your subsidy covers the gap between that standard and about 30% of your adjusted income. Contact the PHA for your county for exact figures.
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Source & accuracy
FY2026 Fair Market Rents, U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development — HUD USER (public domain). State medians and ranges are computed over HUD's area-level FMRs (see methodology). FMR is the federal voucher rent standard, not the market median; verify on huduser.gov.
Last updated: 2026-06-20