Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Leon County vs Florida

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

$1,204
Leon County (1BR)
$1,296
Florida (1BR)
−7%
1BR difference

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

County
Leon County
$1,204/mo 1BR
Population: 294,128
State
Florida
$1,296/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Leon County is 7% cheaper than Florida at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,204 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 Leon County Florida Difference
Studio $1,097 $1,212 −$115 (-9%)
1 Bedroom $1,204 $1,296 −$92 (-7%)
2 Bedroom $1,352 $1,526 −$174 (-11%)
3 Bedroom $1,674 $1,971 −$297 (-15%)
4 Bedroom $1,790 $2,261 −$471 (-21%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Leon County is 26% 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).