Lake County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Florida. Population: 386,829.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,650/mo
↑ 0.9% YoY
+85% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,731/mo
↑ 0.2% YoY
+81% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,972/mo
↑ 0.7% YoY
+68% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,476/mo
↓ 0.4% YoY
+62% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,924/mo
↓ 1.2% YoY
+67% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,636 | $1,650 | +$14 (+0.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,727 | $1,731 | +$4 (+0.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,958 | $1,972 | +$14 (+0.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,486 | $2,476 | $-10 (-0.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,960 | $2,924 | $-36 (-1.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$69,240
$5,770/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$78,880
$6,573/month gross
Other Counties in Florida
Seminole County
1 BR: $1,731/mo
Columbia County
1 BR: $1,034/mo
Gilchrist County
1 BR: $1,246/mo
Pasco County
1 BR: $1,696/mo
Orange County
1 BR: $1,731/mo
St. Johns County
1 BR: $1,382/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.