City Median Investment Score
56Below average
| BR | FMR | Eff. Rent | 3Y CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 BR | $1,330 – $1,390▲ | $1,460 – $1,490 | 7.7% |
| 1 BR | $1,530 – $1,600▲ | $1,610 – $1,760 | 6.9% |
| 2 BR | $1,780 – $1,870▲ | $1,960 – $2,060 | 6.4% |
| 3 BR | $2,380 – $2,500▲ | $2,360 – $2,750 | 6.1% |
| 4 BR | $2,710 – $2,850▲ | $2,910 – $3,140 | 5.1% |
| 5 BR | $3,197▲ | —Not available | 5.1% |
| 6 BR | $3,677▲ | —Not available | 5.1% |
| 7 BR | $4,228▲ | —Not available | 5.1% |
| 8 BR | $4,862▲ | —Not available | 5.1% |
Public Housing Authority
Rolodex
Market Alignment
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
FMR is below market; voucher rent may lag private rents.
FMR is near market; voucher and private rents are aligned.
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Cocoa Beach, FL fair market rent, FY 2027
For FY 2027, HUD's two-bedroom Small Area Fair Market Rent across the 2 ZIP codes in Cocoa Beach, FL ranges from $1,780 to $1,870 a month, with a median of $1,825. That is up 2.2% from $1,785 in FY 2026. Cocoa Beach is in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA, where HUD requires housing authorities to set voucher payment standards by ZIP code using Small Area FMRs. The median county two-bedroom FMR in Florida is $1,474, so Cocoa Beach is 24% above it.
FY 2027 rent by bedroom
| Bedrooms | FY 2026 | FY 2027 | Change | 90–110% range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,325 | $1,360 | +2.6% | $1,224–$1,496 |
| 1BR | $1,545 | $1,565 | +1.3% | $1,409–$1,722 |
| 2BR | $1,785 | $1,825 | +2.2% | $1,643–$2,008 |
| 3BR | $2,435 | $2,440 | +0.2% | $2,196–$2,684 |
| 4BR | $2,765 | $2,780 | +0.5% | $2,502–$3,058 |
Fair market rent history, FY 2023–2027
| Fiscal year | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2027 | $1,360 | $1,565 | $1,825 | $2,440 | $2,780 |
| FY 2026 | $1,325 | $1,545 | $1,785 | $2,435 | $2,765 |
| FY 2025 | $1,275 | $1,490 | $1,730 | $2,355 | $2,690 |
| FY 2024 | $1,090 | $1,280 | $1,515 | $2,045 | $2,395 |
| FY 2023 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,455 | $1,940 | $2,310 |
Two-bedroom rent by ZIP code
Questions about Cocoa Beach, FL rents
How much will Section 8 pay for a two-bedroom in Cocoa Beach, FL?
Housing authorities set voucher payment standards, normally between 90% and 110% of the FMR. With a two-bedroom FMR of $1,825, that basic range is $1,643 to $2,008 a month. The voucher pays the lower of the payment standard or the gross rent, minus the tenant's share, which is usually about 30% of adjusted monthly income. Confirm the local housing authority's current schedule before underwriting.
Which HUD fair market rent area is Cocoa Beach, FL in?
Cocoa Beach, FL is in the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL MSA. HUD requires Small Area FMRs in this area, so payment standards are set by ZIP code.
How much did fair market rent change in Cocoa Beach, FL for FY 2027?
The two-bedroom FMR rose 2.2%, from $1,785 in FY 2026 to $1,825 in FY 2027. Since FY 2023 it has risen 25.4%.
When do FY 2027 fair market rents take effect?
HUD's FY 2027 fair market rents took effect on October 1, 2026. When FMRs change, housing authorities generally have up to three months to bring payment standards back within 90% to 110% of the new FMR.
Source: HUD FY 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents and area FMRs. Payment-standard ranges are 90% to 110% of FMR, HUD's basic range, not a housing authority's published schedule. How payment standards are set