County FMR · HUD FY2026
Duval County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Duval County, FL - 44% above the US average.
- $1,382
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $1,658
- 2-bedroom FMR
- -5.0%
- YoY change
- +44%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Duval is the 27th most expensive of 67 counties in Florida by 2-bedroom FMR; nationally it ranks #346 most expensive of 3,145 HUD counties.
- #346
- most expensive of 3,145 US counties (2BR)
- #27
- most expensive of 67 in Florida (2BR)
- +7%
- vs the state average
- $55,280
- income to afford it (30% rule)
Software Developers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (13.1%), while Fast Food and Counter Workers spend the most (59.2%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Duval County, FL. Verify with HUD →
The Fair Market Rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Duval County, Florida is $1,382 per month in FY 2026, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). A 2-bedroom costs $1,658/mo and a studio is $1,355/mo. This is 44% higher than the national average of $959 and 7% above the Florida average of $1,296.
Rent decreased5.0% from FY 2025 ($1,454), declining against the trend. A household needs about $55,280/year to stay under the 30% rent-to-income line.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Florida. Population: 995,708. Population grew 9.0% over the past five years (Census ACS) - among the faster-growing counties nationally, a trend that typically adds upward pressure on rents. That's faster than Florida's statewide growth of +6.5% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Duval County
HUD publishes one FMR schedule per FMR area (often the county). Local housing authorities use it as the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment-standard baseline. See how FMR is calculated.
According to HUD's FY 2026 Fair Market Rent schedule, Duval County's 2-bedroom of $1,658 ranks #346 most expensive of 3,145 US counties, in the upper-rent quarter of HUD counties.
Rents run meaningfully above the national benchmark: 1-bedroom FMR is 44% higher than the US average of $959 (7% above Florida's $1,296). From FY 2025 to FY 2026 the 1-bedroom schedule moved $1,454 → $1,382 (-5.0%), a rare easing in a high-rent county.
At $1,382/mo for a 1-bedroom, the 30% rule wants $55,280/year: still within reach of the county median income of $68,447, though a 2-bedroom at $1,658 raises the bar.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,381 | $1,355 | $-26 (-1.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,454 | $1,382 | $-72 (-5.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,730 | $1,658 | $-72 (-4.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,163 | $2,043 | $-120 (-5.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,739 | $2,561 | $-178 (-6.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Duval County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Where Duval sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$1,658 Top 11% higher than 89% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Duval compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Florida counties
- Miami-Dade
Miami-Dade County
$1,995 1BR FMR / mo
- Palm Beach
Palm Beach County
$1,901 1BR FMR / mo
- Broward
Broward County
$1,900 1BR FMR / mo
- Orange
Orange County
$1,731 1BR FMR / mo
- Hillsborough
Hillsborough County
$1,696 1BR FMR / mo
- Pinellas
Pinellas County
$1,696 1BR FMR / mo
- Duval
Duval County
$1,382 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Duval is highlighted. Nearby Florida counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: Miami-Dade County ($1,995), Palm Beach County ($1,901), Broward County ($1,900), Orange County ($1,731), Hillsborough County ($1,696), Pinellas County ($1,696), Duval County (this county) ($1,382).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
Against a high local FMR of $1,382/mo, which of 15 common occupations still clear the 30% line using Florida BLS wages?
| Occupation | FL Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Software Developers | $126,550 | 13.1% | Affordable |
| General & Operations Managers | $100,750 | 16.5% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $82,850 | 20% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $78,470 | 21.1% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $76,190 | 21.8% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $60,280 | 27.5% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $55,550 | 29.9% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $53,100 | 31.2% | Stretched |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $50,000 | 33.2% | Stretched |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $39,640 | 41.8% | Stretched |
| Customer Service Representatives | $38,890 | 42.6% | Stretched |
| Retail Salespersons | $31,950 | 51.9% | Unaffordable |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $31,540 | 52.6% | Unaffordable |
| Teaching Assistants | $30,230 | 54.9% | Unaffordable |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $27,990 | 59.2% | Unaffordable |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Duval County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Duval (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 58.5% overall, from $872 to $1,382. The path there hasn't been smooth: year-over-year moves have swung by as much as 22.9% (FY 2024), a volatility pattern that makes single-year comparisons a poor guide to the underlying trend.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↓5.0% | $1,355 | $1,382 | $1,658 |
| FY 2025 ↑7.4% | $1,381 | $1,454 | $1,730 |
| FY 2024 ↑22.9% | $1,240 | $1,354 | $1,604 |
| FY 2023 ↑10.8% | $954 | $1,102 | $1,303 |
| FY 2022 ↑8.0% | $827 | $995 | $1,188 |
| FY 2021 ↑5.6% | $746 | $921 | $1,113 |
| FY 2020 | $700 | $872 | $1,059 |
Part of the Jacksonville, FL Metro Area
Duval County is a central county of the Jacksonville, FL metropolitan statistical area, alongside 4 other metro-area counties.
Duval County ranks #4 of 5 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: St. Johns County ($1,382), Clay County ($1,382), Nassau County ($1,382), Duval County (this county) ($1,382), Baker County ($922).
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What this means for renters
Treat Duval's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $1,382 implies about $55,280/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Duval can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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