Hardee County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Florida. Population: 25,528.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,058/mo
↑ 35.1% YoY
+18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,064/mo
↑ 35.0% YoY
+11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,248/mo
↑ 24.4% YoY
+6% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,691/mo
↑ 26.7% YoY
+11% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,094/mo
↑ 56.3% YoY
+19% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $783 | $1,058 | +$275 (+35.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 | $1,064 | +$276 (+35.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,003 | $1,248 | +$245 (+24.4%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,335 | $1,691 | +$356 (+26.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,340 | $2,094 | +$754 (+56.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,560
$3,547/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$49,920
$4,160/month gross
Other Counties in Florida
Wakulla County
1 BR: $1,073/mo
Bradford County
1 BR: $1,022/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $888/mo
Taylor County
1 BR: $908/mo
Sarasota County
1 BR: $1,686/mo
Bay County
1 BR: $1,480/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.