Sumter County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Florida. Population: 131,832.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,076/mo
↑ 3.7% YoY
+20% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,139/mo
↑ 9.0% YoY
+19% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,328/mo
↓ 3.1% YoY
+13% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,655/mo
↓ 2.9% YoY
+9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,937/mo
↓ 5.0% YoY
+10% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,038 | $1,076 | +$38 (+3.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,045 | $1,139 | +$94 (+9.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,371 | $1,328 | $-43 (-3.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,705 | $1,655 | $-50 (-2.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,039 | $1,937 | $-102 (-5.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$45,560
$3,797/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$53,120
$4,427/month gross
Other Counties in Florida
Dixie County
1 BR: $881/mo
Bay County
1 BR: $1,480/mo
Franklin County
1 BR: $1,058/mo
Indian River County
1 BR: $1,222/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $2,211/mo
Hardee County
1 BR: $1,064/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.