Okaloosa County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Florida. Population: 212,021.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,362/mo
↑ 11.8% YoY
+53% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,581/mo
↑ 13.1% YoY
+65% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,785/mo
↑ 13.6% YoY
+52% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,448/mo
↑ 12.1% YoY
+61% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,979/mo
↑ 12.9% YoY
+70% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,218 | $1,362 | +$144 (+11.8%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,398 | $1,581 | +$183 (+13.1%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,571 | $1,785 | +$214 (+13.6%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,184 | $2,448 | +$264 (+12.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,638 | $2,979 | +$341 (+12.9%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$63,240
$5,270/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$71,400
$5,950/month gross
Other Counties in Florida
DeSoto County
1 BR: $1,060/mo
Hendry County
1 BR: $1,077/mo
Pinellas County
1 BR: $1,696/mo
Lake County
1 BR: $1,731/mo
Seminole County
1 BR: $1,731/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.