According to the most recent data from Zillow, the average rent in Florida for December 2020 is $1,790. With an averge apartment size of 1,332 sqft, the average price per square foot in Florida is $1.344.
Compared to the national average of $1,650, Florida rent costs 8.5% more. Read our analysis of rents by state to see how Florida ranks.
Here's a look at how average rents have changed over time:
As you would expect, the median price for rent in Florida increases as the number of bedrooms in the unit increases. Studios rent the cheapest in Florida clocking in at $1,575, while a four bedroom rental will set you back $2,000 per month.
We think the best deal comes in the form of a two bedroom for $1,630 per month, however, if you don't mind having roommates, the best option on a per room basis is a 4-bedroom rental for $500/room/month.
Read on to find out more or for more on Florida check out:
Florida has experienced a $-5 change in rent over the past month going from $1,795 to $1,790. That change comes out to -0.3%.
For reference, the US national average rent changed $0 in the past month or 0.0%.
Here's a look at the month over month change for each month since 2010 for Florida:
Over the past year, the average rent in Florida changed $-10 from $1,800 to $1,790. A change of $-10 means that rents changed -0.6% in a year.
That compares to the US national change of $5 in the past year or 0.3%.
Here's a look at the year over year change by month since 2011 for Florida:
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