Rent in Hendry County, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,271$15,252 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,144 (−10%)How much rent can you afford in Hendry 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 Hendry 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 | $1,071 | $12,852 | $42,840 | $20.60/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,077 | $12,924 | $43,080 | $20.71/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,271 | $15,252 | $50,840 | $24.44/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,567 | $18,804 | $62,680 | $30.13/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,875 | $22,500 | $75,000 | $36.06/hr |
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Rent in Hendry County, FL: common questions
How much is rent going down in Hendry County, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,144 for a two-bedroom, down 10% from $1,271. A one-bedroom goes from $1,077 to $970, a studio from $1,071 to $964.
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 Hendry County, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,077 for a one-bedroom and $1,271 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,252 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 Hendry County, FL?
To keep a $1,271 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $24.44 an hour, or $50,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,077 takes $20.71 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Hendry County, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,071, one bedroom $1,077, two $1,271, three $1,567 and four $1,875 a month.
Is rent affordable in Hendry County, FL?
For the typical household, earning $56,393 a year ($4,699 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,271 takes 27% 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: ($1,271 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $50,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $24.44 an hour.