Highlands County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Florida. Population: 102,339.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$876/mo
↑ 3.1% YoY
-2% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,006/mo
↑ 5.8% YoY
+5% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,271/mo
↑ 2.5% YoY
+8% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,538/mo
↑ 0.9% YoY
+1% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,017/mo
↑ 1.5% YoY
+15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850 | $876 | +$26 (+3.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $951 | $1,006 | +$55 (+5.8%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,240 | $1,271 | +$31 (+2.5%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,525 | $1,538 | +$13 (+0.9%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,987 | $2,017 | +$30 (+1.5%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$40,240
$3,353/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$50,840
$4,237/month gross
Other Counties in Florida
St. Lucie County
1 BR: $1,467/mo
Indian River County
1 BR: $1,222/mo
Volusia County
1 BR: $1,385/mo
Dixie County
1 BR: $881/mo
Lafayette County
1 BR: $1,181/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $814/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.