Rent in Union County, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,132$13,584 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,019 (−10%)How much rent can you afford in Union 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 Union 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 | $857 | $10,284 | $34,280 | $16.48/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $863 | $10,356 | $34,520 | $16.60/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,132 | $13,584 | $45,280 | $21.77/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,421 | $17,052 | $56,840 | $27.33/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,499 | $17,988 | $59,960 | $28.83/hr |
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Rent in Union County, FL: common questions
How much is rent going down in Union County, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,019 for a two-bedroom, down 10% from $1,132. A one-bedroom goes from $863 to $777, a studio from $857 to $772.
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 Union County, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $863 for a one-bedroom and $1,132 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $13,584 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 Union County, FL?
To keep a $1,132 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $21.77 an hour, or $45,280 a year. A one-bedroom at $863 takes $16.60 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Union County, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $857, one bedroom $863, two $1,132, three $1,421 and four $1,499 a month.
Is rent affordable in Union County, FL?
For the typical household, earning $64,146 a year ($5,346 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,132 takes 21.2% 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: ($1,132 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $45,280. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $21.77 an hour.