Rent in Wildwood, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,328$15,936 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,324 (−0.3%)How much rent can you afford in Wildwood, FL?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Wildwood, 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 | $1,076 | $12,912 | $43,040 | $20.69/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,139 | $13,668 | $45,560 | $21.90/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,328 | $15,936 | $53,120 | $25.54/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,655 | $19,860 | $66,200 | $31.83/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,937 | $23,244 | $77,480 | $37.25/hr |
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Living and working in Wildwood, FL
Rent in Wildwood, FL: common questions
How much is rent going down in Wildwood, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,324 for a two-bedroom, down 0.3% from $1,328. A one-bedroom goes from $1,139 to $1,139, a studio from $1,076 to $1,092.
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 Wildwood, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,139 for a one-bedroom and $1,328 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $15,936 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 Wildwood, FL?
To keep a $1,328 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $25.54 an hour, or $53,120 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,139 takes $21.90 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Wildwood, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,076, one bedroom $1,139, two $1,328, three $1,655 and four $1,937 a month.
Is rent affordable in Wildwood, FL?
For the typical household, earning $76,552 a year ($6,379 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,328 takes 20.8% 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: ($1,328 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $53,120. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $25.54 an hour.