DeSoto County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Florida. Population: 34,258.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,053/mo
↑ 26.7% YoY
+18% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,060/mo
↑ 26.9% YoY
+11% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,209/mo
↑ 24.3% YoY
+3% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,663/mo
↑ 29.4% YoY
+9% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,865/mo
↑ 44.6% YoY
+6% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $831 | $1,053 | +$222 (+26.7%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $835 | $1,060 | +$225 (+26.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $973 | $1,209 | +$236 (+24.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,285 | $1,663 | +$378 (+29.4%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,290 | $1,865 | +$575 (+44.6%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$42,400
$3,533/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$48,360
$4,030/month gross
Other Counties in Florida
Osceola County
1 BR: $1,731/mo
Monroe County
1 BR: $2,211/mo
Citrus County
1 BR: $988/mo
Santa Rosa County
1 BR: $1,257/mo
Palm Beach County
1 BR: $1,901/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $888/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.