Santa Rosa County, Florida rent (HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027)
HUD's Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Santa Rosa County is $1,548 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 32565) to $2,170 (ZIP 32566).
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 Santa Rosa County?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Santa Rosa County, Florida is $1,548 a month, including utilities. Studios are $1,154 and 3-bedrooms are $2,034.
| Unit size | FY2027 rent | FY2026 rent | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-bedroom) | $1,154 | $1,112 | +$42 (+3.8%) |
| 1-bedroom | $1,359 | $1,257 | +$102 (+8.1%) |
| 2-bedroom | $1,548 | $1,471 | +$77 (+5.2%) |
| 3-bedroom | $2,034 | $1,952 | +$82 (+4.2%) |
| 4-bedroom | $2,435 | $2,380 | +$55 (+2.3%) |
Santa Rosa County is part of the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL MSA, which also includes Escambia County, so they share the same FMR.
Is rent in Santa Rosa County higher than the Florida average?
Santa Rosa County's 2-bedroom FMR is $74 above the median Florida county ($1,474), ranking 31 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 Santa Rosa County?
HUD publishes Small Area FMRs for 8 ZIP codes in Santa Rosa County. Inside the county, HUD's Small Area FMRs for a 2-bedroom range from $1,330 (ZIP 32565) to $2,170 (ZIP 32566).
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32530 | $1,160 | $1,360 | $1,550 | $2,040 | $2,440 |
| 32563 | $1,510 | $1,780 | $2,030 | $2,670 | $3,190 |
| 32564 | $1,230 | $1,430 | $1,610 | $2,210 | $2,690 |
| 32565 | $1,010 | $1,140 | $1,330 | $1,760 | $2,150 |
| 32566 | $1,620 | $1,900 | $2,170 | $2,850 | $3,410 |
| 32570 | $1,160 | $1,370 | $1,560 | $2,050 | $2,450 |
| 32571 | $1,130 | $1,330 | $1,510 | $1,980 | $2,380 |
| 32583 | $1,160 | $1,360 | $1,550 | $2,040 | $2,440 |
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How does Santa Rosa County compare with the median Florida county?
The table compares every unit size with the median of Florida's 67 county FMRs.
| Unit size | Santa Rosa County | Median Florida county | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-bedroom) | $1,154 | $1,186 | −$32 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,359 | $1,264 | +$95 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,548 | $1,474 | +$74 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,034 | $1,837 | +$197 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,435 | $2,028 | +$407 |
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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.
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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