Rent in Leon County, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,352$16,224 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,424 (+5.3%)How much rent can you afford in Leon 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 Leon 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 | $1,097 | $13,164 | $43,880 | $21.10/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,204 | $14,448 | $48,160 | $23.15/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,352 | $16,224 | $54,080 | $26.00/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,674 | $20,088 | $66,960 | $32.19/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,790 | $21,480 | $71,600 | $34.42/hr |
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Rent in Leon County, FL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Leon County, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,424 for a two-bedroom, up 5.3% from $1,352. A one-bedroom goes from $1,204 to $1,264, a studio from $1,097 to $1,186.
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 Leon County, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,204 for a one-bedroom and $1,352 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,224 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 Leon County, FL?
To keep a $1,352 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $26.00 an hour, or $54,080 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,204 takes $23.15 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Leon County, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,097, one bedroom $1,204, two $1,352, three $1,674 and four $1,790 a month.
Is rent affordable in Leon County, FL?
For the typical household, earning $66,287 a year ($5,524 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,352 takes 24.5% 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: ($1,352 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $54,080. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $26.00 an hour.