Rent in Volusia County, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,700$20,400 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,673 (−1.6%)How much rent can you afford in Volusia 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 Volusia 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 | $1,205 | $14,460 | $48,200 | $23.17/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,385 | $16,620 | $55,400 | $26.63/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,700 | $20,400 | $68,000 | $32.69/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,241 | $26,892 | $89,640 | $43.10/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,429 | $29,148 | $97,160 | $46.71/hr |
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Rent in Volusia County, FL: common questions
How much is rent going down in Volusia County, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,673 for a two-bedroom, down 1.6% from $1,700. A one-bedroom goes from $1,385 to $1,363, a studio from $1,205 to $1,258.
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 Volusia County, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,385 for a one-bedroom and $1,700 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $20,400 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 Volusia County, FL?
To keep a $1,700 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $32.69 an hour, or $68,000 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,385 takes $26.63 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Volusia County, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,205, one bedroom $1,385, two $1,700, three $2,241 and four $2,429 a month.
Is rent affordable in Volusia County, FL?
For the typical household, earning $70,044 a year ($5,837 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,700 takes 29.1% 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: ($1,700 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $68,000. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $32.69 an hour.