Rent comparison · HUD FY2026

Walton County vs Florida

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

$1,244
Walton County (1BR)
$1,296
Florida (1BR)
−4%
1BR difference

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

County
Walton County
$1,244/mo 1BR
Population: 76,618
State
Florida
$1,296/mo 1BR

A 1-bedroom in Walton County is 4% cheaper than Florida at the HUD Fair Market Rent level ($1,244 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 Walton County Florida Difference
Studio $1,058 $1,212 −$154 (-13%)
1 Bedroom $1,244 $1,296 −$52 (-4%)
2 Bedroom $1,364 $1,526 −$162 (-11%)
3 Bedroom $1,897 $1,971 −$74 (-4%)
4 Bedroom $2,288 $2,261 +$27 (+1%)

vs US National Average

National average 1BR: $959. Walton County is 30% 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).