Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Escambia County vs Florida
How do Escambia County and Florida rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,257
- Escambia County (1BR)
- $1,296
- Florida (1BR)
- −3%
- 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 Escambia County is 3% cheaper than Florida at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,257 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 | Escambia County | Florida | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,112 | $1,212 | −$100 (-8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,257 | $1,296 | −$39 (-3%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,471 | $1,526 | −$55 (-4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,952 | $1,971 | −$19 (-1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,380 | $2,261 | +$119 (+5%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Escambia County is 31% 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).