Walton County, Florida rent (HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2027)
HUD's Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Walton County is $1,474 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 $1,230 (ZIP 32435) to $2,210 (ZIP 32461).
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 Walton County?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Walton County, Florida is $1,474 a month, including utilities. Studios are $1,123 and 3-bedrooms are $2,041.
| Unit size | FY2027 rent | FY2026 rent | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-bedroom) | $1,123 | $1,058 | +$65 (+6.1%) |
| 1-bedroom | $1,354 | $1,244 | +$110 (+8.8%) |
| 2-bedroom | $1,474 | $1,364 | +$110 (+8.1%) |
| 3-bedroom | $2,041 | $1,897 | +$144 (+7.6%) |
| 4-bedroom | $2,464 | $2,288 | +$176 (+7.7%) |
Walton County is part of the Walton County, FL HUD Metro FMR Area.
Is rent in Walton County higher than the Florida average?
Walton County's 2-bedroom FMR equals the median Florida county ($1,474), ranking 34 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 Walton County?
HUD publishes Small Area FMRs for 7 ZIP codes in Walton County. Inside the county, HUD's Small Area FMRs for a 2-bedroom range from $1,230 (ZIP 32435) to $2,210 (ZIP 32461).
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32433 | $1,230 | $1,430 | $1,610 | $2,210 | $2,690 |
| 32435 | $960 | $1,120 | $1,230 | $1,710 | $2,060 |
| 32439 | $1,100 | $1,320 | $1,440 | $1,990 | $2,410 |
| 32455 | $960 | $1,120 | $1,230 | $1,710 | $2,060 |
| 32459 | $1,400 | $1,690 | $1,840 | $2,550 | $3,080 |
| 32461 | $1,680 | $2,030 | $2,210 | $3,060 | $3,690 |
| 32550 | $1,530 | $1,850 | $2,010 | $2,780 | $3,360 |
How does Walton County compare with the median Florida county?
The table compares every unit size with the median of Florida's 67 county FMRs.
| Unit size | Walton County | Median Florida county | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio (0-bedroom) | $1,123 | $1,186 | −$63 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,354 | $1,264 | +$90 |
| 2-bedroom | $1,474 | $1,474 | $0 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,041 | $1,837 | +$204 |
| 4-bedroom | $2,464 | $2,028 | +$436 |
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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)
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