Rent in Marion County, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,373$16,476 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,394 (+1.5%)How much rent can you afford in Marion 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 Marion 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 | $1,126 | $13,512 | $45,040 | $21.65/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,172 | $14,064 | $46,880 | $22.54/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,373 | $16,476 | $54,920 | $26.40/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,772 | $21,264 | $70,880 | $34.08/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,905 | $22,860 | $76,200 | $36.63/hr |
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Rent in Marion County, FL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Marion County, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,394 for a two-bedroom, up 1.5% from $1,373. A one-bedroom goes from $1,172 to $1,201, a studio from $1,126 to $1,194.
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 Marion County, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,172 for a one-bedroom and $1,373 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,476 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 Marion County, FL?
To keep a $1,373 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $26.40 an hour, or $54,920 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,172 takes $22.54 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Marion County, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,126, one bedroom $1,172, two $1,373, three $1,772 and four $1,905 a month.
Is rent affordable in Marion County, FL?
For the typical household, earning $61,010 a year ($5,084 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,373 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: ($1,373 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $54,920. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $26.40 an hour.