Rent in DeSoto County, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,209$14,508 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,089 (−9.9%)How much rent can you afford in DeSoto 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 DeSoto 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 | $1,053 | $12,636 | $42,120 | $20.25/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,060 | $12,720 | $42,400 | $20.38/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,209 | $14,508 | $48,360 | $23.25/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,663 | $19,956 | $66,520 | $31.98/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,865 | $22,380 | $74,600 | $35.87/hr |
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Rent in DeSoto County, FL: common questions
How much is rent going down in DeSoto County, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,089 for a two-bedroom, down 9.9% from $1,209. A one-bedroom goes from $1,060 to $954, a studio from $1,053 to $948.
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 DeSoto County, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,060 for a one-bedroom and $1,209 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,508 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 DeSoto County, FL?
To keep a $1,209 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.25 an hour, or $48,360 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,060 takes $20.38 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in DeSoto County, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,053, one bedroom $1,060, two $1,209, three $1,663 and four $1,865 a month.
Is rent affordable in DeSoto County, FL?
For the typical household, earning $54,417 a year ($4,535 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,209 takes 26.7% 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: ($1,209 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $48,360. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.25 an hour.