Rent in Wakulla County, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,199$14,388 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,283 (+7%)How much rent can you afford in Wakulla 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 Wakulla 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 | $979 | $11,748 | $39,160 | $18.83/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,073 | $12,876 | $42,920 | $20.63/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,199 | $14,388 | $47,960 | $23.06/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,561 | $18,732 | $62,440 | $30.02/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,588 | $19,056 | $63,520 | $30.54/hr |
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Rent in Wakulla County, FL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Wakulla County, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,283 for a two-bedroom, up 7% from $1,199. A one-bedroom goes from $1,073 to $1,140, a studio from $979 to $1,073.
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 Wakulla County, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,073 for a one-bedroom and $1,199 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $14,388 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 Wakulla County, FL?
To keep a $1,199 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $23.06 an hour, or $47,960 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,073 takes $20.63 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Wakulla County, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $979, one bedroom $1,073, two $1,199, three $1,561 and four $1,588 a month.
Is rent affordable in Wakulla County, FL?
For the typical household, earning $81,895 a year ($6,825 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,199 takes 17.6% 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: ($1,199 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $47,960. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $23.06 an hour.