Sarasota County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Florida. Population: 439,392.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,418/mo
↑ 12.0% YoY
+59% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,686/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY
+76% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,958/mo
↑ 6.1% YoY
+67% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,537/mo
↑ 4.6% YoY
+66% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$3,027/mo
↑ 4.3% YoY
+72% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,266 | $1,418 | +$152 (+12.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,580 | $1,686 | +$106 (+6.7%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,846 | $1,958 | +$112 (+6.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,425 | $2,537 | +$112 (+4.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,903 | $3,027 | +$124 (+4.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$67,440
$5,620/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$78,320
$6,527/month gross
Other Counties in Florida
Hillsborough County
1 BR: $1,696/mo
Brevard County
1 BR: $1,478/mo
Orange County
1 BR: $1,731/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $2,211/mo
Hendry County
1 BR: $1,077/mo
Taylor County
1 BR: $908/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.