Rent in Alachua County, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,493$17,916 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,471 (−1.5%)How much rent can you afford in Alachua County, FL?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Alachua County, FL by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,154 | $13,848 | $46,160 | $22.19/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,246 | $14,952 | $49,840 | $23.96/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,493 | $17,916 | $59,720 | $28.71/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,868 | $22,416 | $74,720 | $35.92/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,977 | $23,724 | $79,080 | $38.02/hr |
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Rent in Alachua County, FL: common questions
How much is rent going down in Alachua County, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,471 for a two-bedroom, down 1.5% from $1,493. A one-bedroom goes from $1,246 to $1,241, a studio from $1,154 to $1,197.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Alachua County, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,246 for a one-bedroom and $1,493 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,916 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Alachua County, FL?
To keep a $1,493 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $28.71 an hour, or $59,720 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,246 takes $23.96 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Alachua County, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,154, one bedroom $1,246, two $1,493, three $1,868 and four $1,977 a month.
Is rent affordable in Alachua County, FL?
For the typical household, earning $61,949 a year ($5,162 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,493 takes 28.9% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,493 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $59,720. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $28.71 an hour.