Walton County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Florida. Population: 76,618.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,058/mo
↑ 11.0% YoY
+18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,244/mo
↑ 13.8% YoY
+30% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,364/mo
↑ 12.7% YoY
+16% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,897/mo
↑ 11.9% YoY
+24% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,288/mo
↑ 12.6% YoY
+30% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $953 | $1,058 | +$105 (+11.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,093 | $1,244 | +$151 (+13.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,210 | $1,364 | +$154 (+12.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,696 | $1,897 | +$201 (+11.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,032 | $2,288 | +$256 (+12.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$49,760
$4,147/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$54,560
$4,547/month gross
Other Counties in Florida
Bay County
1 BR: $1,480/mo
Santa Rosa County
1 BR: $1,257/mo
Baker County
1 BR: $922/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $2,211/mo
Brevard County
1 BR: $1,478/mo
Sarasota County
1 BR: $1,686/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.