Jefferson County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Florida. Population: 14,458.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,097/mo
↑ 3.1% YoY
+23% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,204/mo
↑ 1.9% YoY
+26% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,352/mo
↑ 2.3% YoY
+15% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,674/mo
↑ 0.6% YoY
+10% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,790/mo
↓ 2.3% YoY
+2% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,064 | $1,097 | +$33 (+3.1%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 | $1,204 | +$23 (+1.9%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,321 | $1,352 | +$31 (+2.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,664 | $1,674 | +$10 (+0.6%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,832 | $1,790 | $-42 (-2.3%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$48,160
$4,013/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$54,080
$4,507/month gross
Other Counties in Florida
Monroe County
1 BR: $2,211/mo
Hernando County
1 BR: $1,696/mo
Brevard County
1 BR: $1,478/mo
Pinellas County
1 BR: $1,696/mo
Indian River County
1 BR: $1,222/mo
Sumter County
1 BR: $1,139/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.