Gulf County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Florida. Population: 15,002.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,289/mo
↑ 19.2% YoY
+44% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,297/mo
↑ 19.2% YoY
+35% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,702/mo
↑ 19.3% YoY
+45% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,041/mo
↑ 18.7% YoY
+34% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,253/mo
↑ 19.1% YoY
+28% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,081 | $1,289 | +$208 (+19.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,088 | $1,297 | +$209 (+19.2%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,427 | $1,702 | +$275 (+19.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,719 | $2,041 | +$322 (+18.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,892 | $2,253 | +$361 (+19.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$51,880
$4,323/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$68,080
$5,673/month gross
Other Counties in Florida
Lake County
1 BR: $1,731/mo
Okaloosa County
1 BR: $1,581/mo
Seminole County
1 BR: $1,731/mo
Miami-Dade County
1 BR: $1,995/mo
Lee County
1 BR: $1,638/mo
Indian River County
1 BR: $1,222/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.