Hernando County, Florida rent (HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027)
HUD's Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hernando County is $1,917 a month for FY2027 (HUD, effective Oct 1, 2026; verified Oct 22, 2026). Inside the county, HUD's Small Area FMRs for a 2-bedroom range from $1,330 (ZIP 34661) to $1,980 (ZIP 34609).
Last updated Oct 22, 2026 · Last verified Oct 22, 2026
Data: HUD FY2027 (effective Oct 1, 2026)
How much is rent for a 2-bedroom in Hernando County?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Hernando County, Florida is $1,917 a month, including utilities. Studios are $1,597 and 3-bedrooms are $2,448.
| Unit size | FY2027 rent | FY2026 rent | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-bedroom) | $1,597 | $1,593 | +$4 (+0.3%) |
| 1-bedroom | $1,648 | $1,696 | −$48 (-2.8%) |
| 2-bedroom | $1,917 | $1,977 | −$60 (-3.0%) |
| 3-bedroom | $2,448 | $2,527 | −$79 (-3.1%) |
| 4-bedroom | $2,977 | $3,077 | −$100 (-3.2%) |
Hernando County is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL MSA, which also includes Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas counties, so they share the same FMR.
Is rent in Hernando County higher than the Florida average?
Hernando County's 2-bedroom FMR is $443 above the median Florida county ($1,474), ranking 14 of 67.
- $953–$1,040
- $1,041–$1,323
- $1,324–$1,650
- $1,651–$1,916
- $1,917–$2,564
What is rent by ZIP code in Hernando County?
HUD publishes Small Area FMRs for 10 ZIP codes in Hernando County. Inside the county, HUD's Small Area FMRs for a 2-bedroom range from $1,330 (ZIP 34661) to $1,980 (ZIP 34609).
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34601 | $1,170 | $1,210 | $1,410 | $1,800 | $2,190 |
| 34602 | $1,320 | $1,360 | $1,580 | $2,020 | $2,450 |
| 34604 | $1,260 | $1,300 | $1,510 | $1,930 | $2,340 |
| 34606 | $1,270 | $1,320 | $1,530 | $1,950 | $2,380 |
| 34607 | $1,350 | $1,390 | $1,620 | $2,070 | $2,520 |
| 34608 | $1,320 | $1,360 | $1,580 | $2,020 | $2,450 |
| 34609 | $1,650 | $1,700 | $1,980 | $2,530 | $3,070 |
| 34613 | $1,220 | $1,260 | $1,460 | $1,860 | $2,270 |
| 34614 | $1,160 | $1,200 | $1,400 | $1,820 | $2,210 |
| 34661 | $1,100 | $1,140 | $1,330 | $1,670 | $2,020 |
How does Hernando County compare with the median Florida county?
The table compares every unit size with the median of Florida's 67 county FMRs.
| Unit size | Hernando County | Median Florida county | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-bedroom) | $1,597 | $1,186 | +$411 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,648 | $1,264 | +$384 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,917 | $1,474 | +$443 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,448 | $1,837 | +$611 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,977 | $2,028 | +$949 |
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What is a Fair Market Rent?
A Fair Market Rent (FMR) is HUD's estimate of the 40th percentile gross rent (rent plus utilities) for standard-quality units rented by recent movers in a metro area or nonmetro county. HUD uses it to set Housing Choice Voucher limits. It is not an average asking rent.
Sources
- HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rents, county-level data file (effective Oct 1, 2026) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- Federal Register notice of FY2027 FMRs (91 FR 56156): effective October 1, 2026 (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- HUD: FY2027 FMR reevaluation requests (no Florida areas listed) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- HUD FY2027 Fair Market Rent schedule (PDF) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- HUD USER: Fair Market Rents (definitions and documentation) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rents, county-level data file (revised; prior-year column) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
- HUD FY2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents data file (effective Oct 1, 2026) (verified Oct 22, 2026)
Last updated: Oct 22, 2026 · Next review: Jan 15, 2027 · Download CSV (county FMRs) · Download CSV (ZIP and city SAFMRs) · Methodology