Rent in Washington County, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,017$12,204 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,040 (+2.3%)How much rent can you afford in Washington 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 Washington 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 | $866 | $10,392 | $34,640 | $16.65/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $928 | $11,136 | $37,120 | $17.85/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,017 | $12,204 | $40,680 | $19.56/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,257 | $15,084 | $50,280 | $24.17/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,603 | $19,236 | $64,120 | $30.83/hr |
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Rent in Washington County, FL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Washington County, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,040 for a two-bedroom, up 2.3% from $1,017. A one-bedroom goes from $928 to $955, a studio from $866 to $896.
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 Washington County, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $928 for a one-bedroom and $1,017 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $12,204 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 Washington County, FL?
To keep a $1,017 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $19.56 an hour, or $40,680 a year. A one-bedroom at $928 takes $17.85 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Washington County, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $866, one bedroom $928, two $1,017, three $1,257 and four $1,603 a month.
Is rent affordable in Washington County, FL?
For the typical household, earning $58,210 a year ($4,851 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,017 takes 21% 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: ($1,017 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $40,680. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $19.56 an hour.