Rent in Gulf County, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,702$20,424 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,532 (−10%)How much rent can you afford in Gulf 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 Gulf 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 | $1,289 | $15,468 | $51,560 | $24.79/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,297 | $15,564 | $51,880 | $24.94/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,702 | $20,424 | $68,080 | $32.73/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,041 | $24,492 | $81,640 | $39.25/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,253 | $27,036 | $90,120 | $43.33/hr |
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Rent in Gulf County, FL: common questions
How much is rent going down in Gulf County, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,532 for a two-bedroom, down 10% from $1,702. A one-bedroom goes from $1,297 to $1,168, a studio from $1,289 to $1,161.
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 Gulf County, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,297 for a one-bedroom and $1,702 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $20,424 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 Gulf County, FL?
To keep a $1,702 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $32.73 an hour, or $68,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,297 takes $24.94 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Gulf County, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,289, one bedroom $1,297, two $1,702, three $2,041 and four $2,253 a month.
Is rent affordable in Gulf County, FL?
For the typical household, earning $61,179 a year ($5,098 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,702 takes 33.4% 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: ($1,702 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $68,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $32.73 an hour.