Rent in Hardee County, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,248$14,976 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,124 (−9.9%)How much rent can you afford in Hardee 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 Hardee 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 | $1,058 | $12,696 | $42,320 | $20.35/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,064 | $12,768 | $42,560 | $20.46/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,248 | $14,976 | $49,920 | $24.00/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,691 | $20,292 | $67,640 | $32.52/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,094 | $25,128 | $83,760 | $40.27/hr |
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Living and working in Hardee County, FL
Rent in Hardee County, FL: common questions
How much is rent going down in Hardee County, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,124 for a two-bedroom, down 9.9% from $1,248. A one-bedroom goes from $1,064 to $958, a studio from $1,058 to $953.
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 Hardee County, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,064 for a one-bedroom and $1,248 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,976 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 Hardee County, FL?
To keep a $1,248 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.00 an hour, or $49,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,064 takes $20.46 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Hardee County, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,058, one bedroom $1,064, two $1,248, three $1,691 and four $2,094 a month.
Is rent affordable in Hardee County, FL?
For the typical household, earning $60,489 a year ($5,041 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,248 takes 24.8% 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: ($1,248 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $49,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.00 an hour.