PlainRent

Palm Coast, FL HUD Metro FMR Area

FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Palm Coast, FL HUD Metro FMR Area metro area. Population: 676,035.

Fair Market Rents (2026)

Studio
National avg: $893
$1,278/mo
↓ 3.4% YoY +43% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,433/mo
↑ 7.6% YoY +49% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,806/mo
↑ 6.7% YoY +54% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,468/mo
↑ 6.4% YoY +62% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,797/mo
↑ 3.2% YoY +59% vs US

Year-over-Year Comparison

Bedrooms FY 2025 FY 2026 Change
Studio $1,323 $1,278 $-45 (-3.4%)
1 Bedroom $1,332 $1,433 +$101 (+7.6%)
2 Bedroom $1,693 $1,806 +$113 (+6.7%)
3 Bedroom $2,319 $2,468 +$149 (+6.4%)
4 Bedroom $2,709 $2,797 +$88 (+3.2%)

Affordability Snapshot

Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:

Required annual income for 1 BR
$57,320
$4,777/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$72,240
$6,020/month gross

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.