Rent in Martin County, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,757$21,084 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,069 (+17.8%)How much rent can you afford in Martin 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 Martin 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 | $1,455 | $17,460 | $58,200 | $27.98/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,467 | $17,604 | $58,680 | $28.21/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,757 | $21,084 | $70,280 | $33.79/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,421 | $29,052 | $96,840 | $46.56/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,579 | $30,948 | $103,160 | $49.60/hr |
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Rent in Martin County, FL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Martin County, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,069 for a two-bedroom, up 17.8% from $1,757. A one-bedroom goes from $1,467 to $1,718, a studio from $1,455 to $1,707.
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 Martin County, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,467 for a one-bedroom and $1,757 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $21,084 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 Martin County, FL?
To keep a $1,757 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $33.79 an hour, or $70,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,467 takes $28.21 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Martin County, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,455, one bedroom $1,467, two $1,757, three $2,421 and four $2,579 a month.
Is rent affordable in Martin County, FL?
For the typical household, earning $82,943 a year ($6,912 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,757 takes 25.4% 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: ($1,757 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $70,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $33.79 an hour.