Columbia County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Florida. Population: 69,832.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$990/mo
↑ 21.5% YoY
+11% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,034/mo
↑ 26.1% YoY
+8% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,318/mo
↑ 22.5% YoY
+12% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,580/mo
↑ 21.1% YoY
+4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,745/mo
↑ 22.3% YoY
-1% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $815 | $990 | +$175 (+21.5%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $820 | $1,034 | +$214 (+26.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,076 | $1,318 | +$242 (+22.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,305 | $1,580 | +$275 (+21.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,427 | $1,745 | +$318 (+22.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$41,360
$3,447/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$52,720
$4,393/month gross
Other Counties in Florida
Calhoun County
1 BR: $888/mo
Dixie County
1 BR: $881/mo
Orange County
1 BR: $1,731/mo
Miami-Dade County
1 BR: $1,995/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $2,211/mo
Walton County
1 BR: $1,244/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.