Santa Rosa County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Florida. Population: 188,994.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,112/mo
↓ 8.8% YoY
+25% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,257/mo
↓ 7.6% YoY
+31% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,471/mo
↓ 8.3% YoY
+25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,952/mo
↓ 9.1% YoY
+28% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,380/mo
↓ 10.0% YoY
+36% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,219 | $1,112 | $-107 (-8.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,361 | $1,257 | $-104 (-7.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,605 | $1,471 | $-134 (-8.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,147 | $1,952 | $-195 (-9.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,644 | $2,380 | $-264 (-10.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$50,280
$4,190/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$58,840
$4,903/month gross
Other Counties in Florida
Gadsden County
1 BR: $1,204/mo
Martin County
1 BR: $1,467/mo
Taylor County
1 BR: $908/mo
Bay County
1 BR: $1,480/mo
Walton County
1 BR: $1,244/mo
DeSoto County
1 BR: $1,060/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.