Rent in Lafayette County, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,323$15,876 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,191 (−10%)How much rent can you afford in Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 | $1,152 | $13,824 | $46,080 | $22.15/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,181 | $14,172 | $47,240 | $22.71/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,323 | $15,876 | $52,920 | $25.44/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,586 | $19,032 | $63,440 | $30.50/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,752 | $21,024 | $70,080 | $33.69/hr |
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Rent in Lafayette County, FL: common questions
How much is rent going down in Lafayette County, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,191 for a two-bedroom, down 10% from $1,323. A one-bedroom goes from $1,181 to $1,063, a studio from $1,152 to $1,037.
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 Lafayette County, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,181 for a one-bedroom and $1,323 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,876 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 Lafayette County, FL?
To keep a $1,323 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.44 an hour, or $52,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,181 takes $22.71 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lafayette County, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,152, one bedroom $1,181, two $1,323, three $1,586 and four $1,752 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lafayette County, FL?
For the typical household, earning $62,757 a year ($5,230 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,323 takes 25.3% 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: ($1,323 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $52,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.44 an hour.