Rent in Escambia County, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,471$17,652 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,548 (+5.2%)How much rent can you afford in Escambia 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 Escambia 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 | $1,112 | $13,344 | $44,480 | $21.38/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,257 | $15,084 | $50,280 | $24.17/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,471 | $17,652 | $58,840 | $28.29/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,952 | $23,424 | $78,080 | $37.54/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,380 | $28,560 | $95,200 | $45.77/hr |
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Rent in Escambia County, FL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Escambia County, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,548 for a two-bedroom, up 5.2% from $1,471. A one-bedroom goes from $1,257 to $1,359, a studio from $1,112 to $1,154.
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 Escambia County, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,257 for a one-bedroom and $1,471 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,652 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 Escambia County, FL?
To keep a $1,471 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $28.29 an hour, or $58,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,257 takes $24.17 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Escambia County, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,112, one bedroom $1,257, two $1,471, three $1,952 and four $2,380 a month.
Is rent affordable in Escambia County, FL?
For the typical household, earning $67,500 a year ($5,625 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,471 takes 26.2% 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: ($1,471 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $58,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $28.29 an hour.