Rent in Baker County, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,103$13,236 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,110 (+0.6%)How much rent can you afford in Baker 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 Baker 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 | $903 | $10,836 | $36,120 | $17.37/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $922 | $11,064 | $36,880 | $17.73/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,103 | $13,236 | $44,120 | $21.21/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,512 | $18,144 | $60,480 | $29.08/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,708 | $20,496 | $68,320 | $32.85/hr |
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Rent in Baker County, FL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Baker County, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,110 for a two-bedroom, up 0.6% from $1,103. A one-bedroom goes from $922 to $933, a studio from $903 to $921.
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 Baker County, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $922 for a one-bedroom and $1,103 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,236 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 Baker County, FL?
To keep a $1,103 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.21 an hour, or $44,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $922 takes $17.73 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Baker County, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $903, one bedroom $922, two $1,103, three $1,512 and four $1,708 a month.
Is rent affordable in Baker County, FL?
For the typical household, earning $79,836 a year ($6,653 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,103 takes 16.6% 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: ($1,103 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $44,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.21 an hour.