Port St. Lucie, FL MSA
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents for the Port St. Lucie, FL MSA metro area. Population: 494,081.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$1,455/mo
↑ 11.0% YoY
+63% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$1,467/mo
↑ 7.6% YoY
+53% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,757/mo
↑ 8.2% YoY
+50% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$2,421/mo
↑ 7.2% YoY
+59% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$2,579/mo
↑ 5.0% YoY
+47% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,311 | $1,455 | +$144 (+11.0%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,363 | $1,467 | +$104 (+7.6%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,624 | $1,757 | +$133 (+8.2%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $2,259 | $2,421 | +$162 (+7.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $2,457 | $2,579 | +$122 (+5.0%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$58,680
$4,890/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$70,280
$5,857/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.