Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Charlotte County vs Florida

How do Charlotte County and Florida rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.

$1,167
Charlotte County (1BR)
$1,296
Florida (1BR)
−10%
1BR difference

Side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent comparison. Data from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

County
Charlotte County
$1,167/mo 1BR
Population: 189,900
State
Florida
$1,296/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Charlotte County is 10% cheaper than Florida at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,167 vs $1,296). 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 Charlotte County Florida Difference
Studio $1,159 $1,212 −$53 (-4%)
1 Bedroom $1,167 $1,296 −$129 (-10%)
2 Bedroom $1,470 $1,526 −$56 (-4%)
3 Bedroom $2,041 $1,971 +$70 (+4%)
4 Bedroom $2,326 $2,261 +$65 (+3%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Charlotte County is 22% above the US average. Florida is 35% above.

Sources: HUD Fair Market Rents FY 2026. Population and median income from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).