Rent in Okeechobee County, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,346$16,152 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,212 (−10%)How much rent can you afford in Okeechobee 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 Okeechobee 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 | $1,025 | $12,300 | $41,000 | $19.71/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,032 | $12,384 | $41,280 | $19.85/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,346 | $16,152 | $53,840 | $25.88/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,650 | $19,800 | $66,000 | $31.73/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,782 | $21,384 | $71,280 | $34.27/hr |
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Rent in Okeechobee County, FL: common questions
How much is rent going down in Okeechobee County, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,212 for a two-bedroom, down 10% from $1,346. A one-bedroom goes from $1,032 to $929, a studio from $1,025 to $923.
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 Okeechobee County, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,032 for a one-bedroom and $1,346 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $16,152 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 Okeechobee County, FL?
To keep a $1,346 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.88 an hour, or $53,840 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,032 takes $19.85 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Okeechobee County, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,025, one bedroom $1,032, two $1,346, three $1,650 and four $1,782 a month.
Is rent affordable in Okeechobee County, FL?
For the typical household, earning $57,984 a year ($4,832 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,346 takes 27.9% 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: ($1,346 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $53,840. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.88 an hour.