Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Bay County vs Miami-Dade County
How do Bay County and Miami-Dade County rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,480
- Bay County (1BR)
- $1,995
- Miami-Dade County (1BR)
- −26%
- 1BR difference
Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
A 1-bedroom in Bay County is 26% cheaper than Miami-Dade County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,480 vs $1,995). Both figures are the 40th percentile of gross rents (utilities included, telephone excluded) set by HUD for the federal fiscal year 2026. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in each area are set between 90% and 110% of these FMR numbers. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
How Do Rents Compare By Bedroom?
| Bedrooms | Bay County | Miami-Dade County | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,426 | $1,828 | −$402 (-22%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,480 | $1,995 | −$515 (-26%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,682 | $2,436 | −$754 (-31%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,169 | $3,127 | −$958 (-31%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,689 | $3,613 | −$924 (-26%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Bay County is 54% above the US average. Miami-Dade County is 108% above.
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).