Lafayette County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Florida. Population: 8,107.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,152/mo
↑ 31.1% YoY
+29% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,181/mo
↑ 33.4% YoY
+23% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,323/mo
↑ 30.0% YoY
+13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,586/mo
↑ 29.4% YoY
+4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,752/mo
↑ 28.8% YoY
-0% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $879 | $1,152 | +$273 (+31.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $885 | $1,181 | +$296 (+33.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,018 | $1,323 | +$305 (+30.0%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,226 | $1,586 | +$360 (+29.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,360 | $1,752 | +$392 (+28.8%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$47,240
$3,937/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$52,920
$4,410/month gross
Other Counties in Florida
Sumter County
1 BR: $1,139/mo
Marion County
1 BR: $1,172/mo
Highlands County
1 BR: $1,006/mo
Hendry County
1 BR: $1,077/mo
Gulf County
1 BR: $1,297/mo
Suwannee County
1 BR: $1,013/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.