Rent in Miami-Dade County, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$2,436$29,232 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,564 (+5.3%)How much rent can you afford in Miami-Dade 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 Miami-Dade 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 | $1,828 | $21,936 | $73,120 | $35.15/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,995 | $23,940 | $79,800 | $38.37/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $2,436 | $29,232 | $97,440 | $46.85/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,127 | $37,524 | $125,080 | $60.13/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,613 | $43,356 | $144,520 | $69.48/hr |
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Rent in Miami-Dade County, FL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Miami-Dade County, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,564 for a two-bedroom, up 5.3% from $2,436. A one-bedroom goes from $1,995 to $2,121, a studio from $1,828 to $1,953.
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 Miami-Dade County, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,995 for a one-bedroom and $2,436 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $29,232 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 Miami-Dade County, FL?
To keep a $2,436 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $46.85 an hour, or $97,440 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,995 takes $38.37 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Miami-Dade County, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,828, one bedroom $1,995, two $2,436, three $3,127 and four $3,613 a month.
Is rent affordable in Miami-Dade County, FL?
For the typical household, earning $71,753 a year ($5,979 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $2,436 takes 40.7% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is over 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: ($2,436 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $97,440. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $46.85 an hour.