Rents are 12% below what Brooksville's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.
Rent by unit size
These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,639 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →
12-month history
Last updated: August 17, 2026
Is your rent fair?
Compare your rent to the local median.
Who lives here
Brooksville, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How Brooksville, FL has changed in 5 years
Since 2023, the typical rent in Brooksville, FL has climbed from $1,512 to $1,639, a 8.4% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $35,191 in 2021 to $54,926 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 8.3% since 2021, moving from about 8,735 residents to roughly 9,457. Renters now make up 37.3% of households, compared with 44.1% five years ago. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Brooksville, FL market of 2023.
Discussions about Brooksville
No discussions yet. Start the conversation.
Can you afford rent in Brooksville on your salary?
At $1,639/mo, how Brooksville rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).
Brooksville rent by bedroom count
Median rent for each apartment size in Brooksville. Click any size for full breakdown.
Tips for renters in Brooksville
Last updated: August 17, 2026
The median rent in Brooksville is $1,639/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,245/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,578/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,343/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,020/mo.
At 36% of local median household income ($54,926/yr), Brooksville ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.3% over the past year.
Frequently asked questions
Is Brooksville an affordable city for renters?
How much income do you need to rent in Brooksville?
Is rent going up or down in Brooksville?
Which Brooksville neighborhoods have the lowest rent?
How does Brooksville rent compare to other cities in Florida?
What percentage of Brooksville residents rent vs. own?
How does Brooksville rent compare to the national average?
At $1,639/mo, rent takes ~36% of Brooksville's median household income ($54,926/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
How does this area stack up?
Pick another city or ZIP to compare.
Estimated from ZIP-level data
Be the first to submit your rent for Brooksville.
No discussions yet.
