Clay County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Florida. Population: 219,650.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,355/mo
↓ 1.9% YoY
+52% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,382/mo
↓ 5.0% YoY
+44% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,658/mo
↓ 4.2% YoY
+41% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,043/mo
↓ 5.5% YoY
+34% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,561/mo
↓ 6.5% YoY
+46% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,381 | $1,355 | $-26 (-1.9%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,454 | $1,382 | $-72 (-5.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,730 | $1,658 | $-72 (-4.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,163 | $2,043 | $-120 (-5.5%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,739 | $2,561 | $-178 (-6.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$55,280
$4,607/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$66,320
$5,527/month gross
Other Counties in Florida
Orange County
1 BR: $1,731/mo
Lake County
1 BR: $1,731/mo
Gilchrist County
1 BR: $1,246/mo
Taylor County
1 BR: $908/mo
Bay County
1 BR: $1,480/mo
Leon County
1 BR: $1,204/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.