Rent in Hamilton County, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$981$11,772 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $953 (−2.9%)How much rent can you afford in Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 | $855 | $10,260 | $34,200 | $16.44/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $875 | $10,500 | $35,000 | $16.83/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $981 | $11,772 | $39,240 | $18.87/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,294 | $15,528 | $51,760 | $24.88/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,299 | $15,588 | $51,960 | $24.98/hr |
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Rent in Hamilton County, FL: common questions
How much is rent going down in Hamilton County, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $953 for a two-bedroom, down 2.9% from $981. A one-bedroom goes from $875 to $872, a studio from $855 to $840.
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 Hamilton County, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $875 for a one-bedroom and $981 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $11,772 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 Hamilton County, FL?
To keep a $981 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $18.87 an hour, or $39,240 a year. A one-bedroom at $875 takes $16.83 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Hamilton County, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $855, one bedroom $875, two $981, three $1,294 and four $1,299 a month.
Is rent affordable in Hamilton County, FL?
For the typical household, earning $50,144 a year ($4,179 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $981 takes 23.5% 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: ($981 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $39,240. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $18.87 an hour.