Rent in Vero Beach, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,604$19,248 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,542 (−3.9%)How much rent can you afford in Vero Beach, FL?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Vero Beach, 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 | $1,214 | $14,568 | $48,560 | $23.35/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,222 | $14,664 | $48,880 | $23.50/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,604 | $19,248 | $64,160 | $30.85/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,956 | $23,472 | $78,240 | $37.62/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,691 | $32,292 | $107,640 | $51.75/hr |
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Rent in Vero Beach, FL: common questions
How much is rent going down in Vero Beach, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,542 for a two-bedroom, down 3.9% from $1,604. A one-bedroom goes from $1,222 to $1,179, a studio from $1,214 to $1,171.
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 Vero Beach, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,222 for a one-bedroom and $1,604 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $19,248 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 Vero Beach, FL?
To keep a $1,604 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $30.85 an hour, or $64,160 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,222 takes $23.50 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Vero Beach, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,214, one bedroom $1,222, two $1,604, three $1,956 and four $2,691 a month.
Is rent affordable in Vero Beach, FL?
For the typical household, earning $69,758 a year ($5,813 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,604 takes 27.6% 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: ($1,604 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $64,160. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $30.85 an hour.