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Rental Market Trends in Florida

Updated September 2026

$1,696/month

Average Rent

-0.8%

Decrease in the Last Year

-$13

Average Price Decrease

Ranked 15th

Most Expensive Rent by State

197,653

Available Rentals

Lehigh Acres, FL

City with the Lowest Rent

What is the average rent in Florida?

As of September 2026, the average rent in Florida is $1,696/month. When you rent an apartment in Florida, you can expect some variability depending on the region. For instance, metropolitan areas may have higher rents than smaller towns and rural areas. In general, you can expect to pay about $1,585 per month for a studio, $1,696 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,027 for a two-bedroom apartment in Florida. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,468 or more.

Bedrooms
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,585/month
488 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,696/month
730 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,027/month
1,065 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,468/month
1,365 Sq Ft

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What are the most affordable cities in Florida?

Based on current rent prices, the cheapest cities in Florida to live are Lehigh Acres, Tallahassee and Gainesville.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lehigh Acres
$754/month
648 Sq Ft
Tallahassee
$1,182/month
716 Sq Ft
Gainesville
$1,282/month
680 Sq Ft
Jacksonville
$1,303/month
742 Sq Ft
Lakeland
$1,345/month
722 Sq Ft
Brandon
$1,434/month
746 Sq Ft
Spring Hill
$1,473/month
782 Sq Ft
Cape Coral
$1,490/month
760 Sq Ft
Palm Bay
$1,498/month
680 Sq Ft
Clearwater
$1,559/month
719 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive cities in Florida?

Based on current rent prices, the most expensive cities in Florida to live are Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Davie.

Calculate Rent Affordability
City
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Fort Lauderdale
$2,271/month
709 Sq Ft
Miami
$2,237/month
692 Sq Ft
Davie
$2,175/month
743 Sq Ft
Miramar
$2,168/month
795 Sq Ft
West Palm Beach
$2,121/month
710 Sq Ft
Pembroke Pines
$2,085/month
769 Sq Ft
Coral Springs
$1,961/month
836 Sq Ft
Hialeah
$1,920/month
648 Sq Ft
Miami Gardens
$1,906/month
670 Sq Ft
Pompano Beach
$1,844/month
665 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

State

Florida

197,653 Available Apartments for Rent

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† Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.


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