Rent in Broward County, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,333$27,996 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,321 (−0.5%)How much rent can you afford in Broward 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 Broward 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 | $1,737 | $20,844 | $69,480 | $33.40/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,900 | $22,800 | $76,000 | $36.54/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,333 | $27,996 | $93,320 | $44.87/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,216 | $38,592 | $128,640 | $61.85/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,810 | $45,720 | $152,400 | $73.27/hr |
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Rent in Broward County, FL: common questions
How much is rent going down in Broward County, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,321 for a two-bedroom, down 0.5% from $2,333. A one-bedroom goes from $1,900 to $1,902, a studio from $1,737 to $1,759.
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 Broward County, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,900 for a one-bedroom and $2,333 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $27,996 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 Broward County, FL?
To keep a $2,333 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $44.87 an hour, or $93,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,900 takes $36.54 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Broward County, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,737, one bedroom $1,900, two $2,333, three $3,216 and four $3,810 a month.
Is rent affordable in Broward County, FL?
For the typical household, earning $77,633 a year ($6,469 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,333 takes 36.1% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over 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: ($2,333 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $93,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $44.87 an hour.