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Orlando, FL 32824
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Rental Market Trends in Orlando, FL
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Orlando, FL is $1,584/month.
Rent in Orlando is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,584/month
Average Rent
743 Sq Ft
Average Size
-0.1%
Change / Year
12,322
Available Apartments
Orlando rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Orlando average $1,421 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Orlando average $1,584 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Orlando average $1,891 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Orlando average $2,229 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Orlando, FL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.1%, which averages out to $0 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Orlando, FL
September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
1%
Below $700/month
4%
$700 - $1,000/month
27%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
45%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
23%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Orlando?
Based on current rent prices, Lake Jasmine, Lake Ellenor and Lake Mann are the most affordable neighborhoods in Orlando.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Orlando?
Based on current rent prices, Williamsburg, Arts District and Moss Park are the most expensive neighborhoods in Orlando.
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Which Orlando neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Orlando with the most apartments available are I Drive, Downtown Orlando and East Orlando .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Orlando, FL?
Because the average rent in Orlando is $1,584, you’ll want to make about $5,280 per month or $63,360 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Orlando, FL is 9.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Orlando is 22.4% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,421 - $2,229. You can expect to pay 4.8% more for groceries, 4.0% less for utilities, and 4.9% less for transportation.
How does Orlando, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Orlando, FL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Orlando Area GuideStudio
$1,500/month
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One Bedroom
$1,023/month
$1,679/month
Two Bedroom
$1,268/month
$1,940/month
Three Bedroom
$1,433/month
$2,684/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Orlando?
The average rent in Orlando is $1,584 per month, which is 4.9% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Orlando?
The average rent for a house in Orlando, FL is $2,438 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Orlando?
The average rent for a townhome in Orlando, FL is $1,803 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Orlando?
The average rent for a condo in Orlando, FL is $1,528 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Orlando?
Rents in Orlando, FL are decreasing, with prices down 0.1% year-over-year and less per month.
What rent range is most common in Orlando?
In Orlando, FL, 45% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
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.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.