Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
Miami-Dade County vs Florida
How do Miami-Dade County and Florida rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,995
- Miami-Dade County (1BR)
- $1,296
- Florida (1BR)
- +54%
- 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 Miami-Dade County is 54% more expensive than Florida at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,995 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 | Miami-Dade County | Florida | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,828 | $1,212 | +$616 (+51%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,995 | $1,296 | +$699 (+54%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $2,436 | $1,526 | +$910 (+60%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $3,127 | $1,971 | +$1156 (+59%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $3,613 | $2,261 | +$1352 (+60%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. Miami-Dade County is 108% 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).