Highlands County, Florida rent (HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027)
HUD's Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Highlands County is $1,259 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 $1,150 (ZIP 33876) to $1,430 (ZIP 33872).
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 Highlands County?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Highlands County, Florida is $1,259 a month, including utilities. Studios are $877 and 3-bedrooms are $1,500.
| Unit size | FY2027 rent | FY2026 rent | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-bedroom) | $877 | $876 | +$1 (+0.1%) |
| 1-bedroom | $1,022 | $1,006 | +$16 (+1.6%) |
| 2-bedroom | $1,259 | $1,271 | −$12 (-0.9%) |
| 3-bedroom | $1,500 | $1,538 | −$38 (-2.5%) |
| 4-bedroom | $1,905 | $2,017 | −$112 (-5.6%) |
Highlands County is part of the Sebring, FL MSA.
Is rent in Highlands County higher than the Florida average?
Highlands County's 2-bedroom FMR is $215 below the median Florida county ($1,474), ranking 43 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 Highlands County?
HUD publishes Small Area FMRs for 8 ZIP codes in Highlands County. Inside the county, HUD's Small Area FMRs for a 2-bedroom range from $1,150 (ZIP 33876) to $1,430 (ZIP 33872).
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33825 | $1,110 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,830 | $2,260 |
| 33852 | $970 | $1,140 | $1,400 | $1,670 | $2,120 |
| 33857 | $970 | $1,030 | $1,240 | $1,560 | $1,820 |
| 33870 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,860 |
| 33872 | $1,000 | $1,160 | $1,430 | $1,700 | $2,160 |
| 33875 | $980 | $1,140 | $1,410 | $1,680 | $2,130 |
| 33876 | $790 | $920 | $1,150 | $1,390 | $1,820 |
| 33960 | $990 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,620 | $1,990 |
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How does Highlands County compare with the median Florida county?
The table compares every unit size with the median of Florida's 67 county FMRs.
| Unit size | Highlands County | Median Florida county | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-bedroom) | $877 | $1,186 | −$309 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,022 | $1,264 | −$242 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,259 | $1,474 | −$215 |
| 3-bedroom | $1,500 | $1,837 | −$337 |
| 4-bedroom | $1,905 | $2,028 | −$123 |
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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