Cheapest and most expensive places to rent in Florida
As of October 17, 2026, the cheapest city to rent in Florida is Sebring, where the median 1-bedroom asks $925/month, 46% below the statewide median of about $1,728. The most expensive is Palm Beach at $5,500/month.
Across the 118 Florida cities we rank, the median 1-bedroom runs from $925 in Sebring to $5,500 in Palm Beach, 5.9 times as much. 75 of 118 sit below the statewide 1-bedroom median of about $1,728. The largest rental market, Miami (17,512 listings), has a median of $2,000, 16% above the state.
Updated . Ranked by median 1-bedroom asking rent; only cities with at least 100 listings are included. Statewide median is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count. How we calculate
Cheapest cities to rent in Florida
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sebring | $925 | $1,295 | 379 | -46% |
| 2 | Davenport | $950 | $1,885 | 1,242 | -45% |
| 3 | Lake Wales | $950 | $1,250 | 244 | -45% |
| 4 | Tallahassee | $999 | $1,250 | 2,019 | -42% |
| 5 | Ocala | $999 | $1,350 | 1,706 | -42% |
| 6 | Jacksonville | $1,000 | $1,295 | 4,605 | -42% |
| 7 | Winter Haven | $1,050 | $1,400 | 761 | -39% |
| 8 | Lakeland | $1,095 | $1,395 | 1,099 | -37% |
| 9 | Leesburg | $1,099 | $1,379 | 283 | -36% |
| 10 | Lake Placid | $1,099 | $1,250 | 141 | -36% |
Most expensive cities to rent in Florida
| # | City | 1 bed | 2 beds | Listings | vs state (1BR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palm Beach | $5,500 | $10,000 | 272 | +218% |
| 2 | Wellington | $4,000 | $3,950 | 645 | +131% |
| 3 | Key Biscayne | $3,300 | $7,350 | 267 | +91% |
| 4 | Bal Harbour | $3,000 | $6,700 | 115 | +74% |
| 5 | Surfside | $3,000 | $4,500 | 149 | +74% |
| 6 | Key West | $2,800 | $4,200 | 200 | +62% |
| 7 | Jensen Beach | $2,700 | $3,000 | 457 | +56% |
| 8 | Bay Harbor Islands | $2,575 | $3,275 | 196 | +49% |
| 9 | Fort Myers Beach | $2,538 | $4,500 | 124 | +47% |
| 10 | Jupiter | $2,500 | $3,800 | 586 | +45% |
Common questions
- What is the cheapest city to rent in Florida?
- As of October 17, 2026, Sebring has the lowest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Florida cities we rank, at $925/month. Next are Davenport ($950) and Lake Wales ($950).
- What is the most expensive city to rent in Florida?
- As of October 17, 2026, Palm Beach has the highest median 1-bedroom asking rent among the Florida cities we rank, at $5,500/month, 218% above the statewide median.
- What is the median rent for a 1-bedroom in Florida?
- As of October 17, 2026, the statewide median asking rent for a 1-bedroom is about $1,728/month. It is estimated from city medians weighted by listing count, using active listings on Redfin, Zillow and ApartmentHomeLiving. How we calculate