Union County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Florida. Population: 15,524.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$857/mo
↑ 21.2% YoY
-4% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$863/mo
↑ 21.4% YoY
-10% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,132/mo
↑ 21.3% YoY
-4% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,421/mo
↑ 23.1% YoY
-7% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,499/mo
↑ 20.2% YoY
-15% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $707 | $857 | +$150 (+21.2%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $711 | $863 | +$152 (+21.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $933 | $1,132 | +$199 (+21.3%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,154 | $1,421 | +$267 (+23.1%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,247 | $1,499 | +$252 (+20.2%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$34,520
$2,877/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,280
$3,773/month gross
Other Counties in Florida
Lake County
1 BR: $1,731/mo
Hardee County
1 BR: $1,064/mo
Glades County
1 BR: $1,117/mo
Hamilton County
1 BR: $875/mo
Bradford County
1 BR: $1,022/mo
Pinellas County
1 BR: $1,696/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.