Punta Gorda, FL MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Punta Gorda, FL MSA metro area. Population: 189,900.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,159/mo
↑ 0.5% YoY
+30% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,167/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
+22% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,470/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
+25% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,041/mo
↓ 0.3% YoY
+34% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,326/mo
↑ 3.6% YoY
+32% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,153 | $1,159 | +$6 (+0.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,160 | $1,167 | +$7 (+0.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,461 | $1,470 | +$9 (+0.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,047 | $2,041 | $-6 (-0.3%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,246 | $2,326 | +$80 (+3.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$46,680
$3,890/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$58,800
$4,900/month gross
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.