Rent comparison · HUD FY2026
St. Lucie County vs Miami-Dade County
How do St. Lucie County and Miami-Dade County rents compare? A side-by-side FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent breakdown, studio through 4-bedroom.
- $1,467
- St. Lucie 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 St. Lucie County is 26% cheaper than Miami-Dade County at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,467 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 | St. Lucie County | Miami-Dade County | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,455 | $1,828 | −$373 (-20%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,467 | $1,995 | −$528 (-26%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,757 | $2,436 | −$679 (-28%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,421 | $3,127 | −$706 (-23%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,579 | $3,613 | −$1034 (-29%) |
vs US National Average
National average 1BR: $959. St. Lucie County is 53% 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).