How much does it cost to rent in Alva, FL?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Alva, FL is $2,367. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Alva cheaper than other Florida cities?

Alva falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #100 out of 288 cities at $2,367/mo.

When was Alva rent data last updated?

Alva rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Alva

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Pop. 3,389·100th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Alva, FL

Median rent (all units)

$2,367/mo

Year-over-Year

Stable

Month-over-Month

+3.0%

vs US Median

+$402

Rising (Monthly)

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Alva · $2,367

More expensive than 75% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

33% of income

MODERATE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,367/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$95,000/yr

Local median income

$85,919/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Alva's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

2 BR

$2,129

Research median

$2,129/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$28,404/yr

At $2,367/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.0% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Alva, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

3,389

Median income

$85,919

Median age

Renters

6.3%

Age distribution

22.3%

20.6%

18.6%

29.3%

Under 1822.3%

18–349.3%

35–5420.6%

55–6418.6%

65+29.3%

Gender

56.4%

43.6%

Male56.4%

Female43.6%

Race & ethnicity

84%

14%

White84%

Hispanic14%

Asian4.9%

Education (25+)

32%

32.6%

26.5%

No HS diploma8.9%

HS diploma32%

Some college32.6%

Bachelor's+26.5%

Housing tenure

93.7%

Owner93.7%

Renter6.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Alva, FL has changed in 5 years

Income

$81,648 → $85,919

up 5.2%

Population

2,931 → 3,389

up 15.6%

Renter share

7.1% → 6.3%

-0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

27.6% → 26.5%

-1.1 pts

Median age

51.6 → 53

+1.4 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $85,919 today, compared with $81,648 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 2,931 to 3,389 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.6% change.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Alva on your salary?

At $2,367/mo, how Alva rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $87,866/yr · Rent = 32.3% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $62,384/yr · Rent = 45.5% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $71,861/yr · Rent = 39.5% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $128,442/yr · Rent = 22.1% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $164,117/yr · Rent = 17.3% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $58,413/yr · Rent = 48.6% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $52,740/yr · Rent = 53.9% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $65,007/yr · Rent = 43.7% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Alva rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Alva. Click any size for full breakdown.

2-Bedroom

$2,129/mo

Local insights

Tips for renters in Alva

About renting in Alva, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Alva is $2,367/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $2,129/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($85,919/yr), Alva ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Alva an affordable city for renters?

Alva is considered moderate for renters. At $2,367/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($85,919/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Alva slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Alva?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,367/mo in Alva. The local median household income is $85,919/yr, meaning the typical Alva household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Alva?

Rent in Alva has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Alva rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Alva is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #100 out of 288 tracked cities at $2,367/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Alva?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Alva ($2,367/mo): North Fort Myers ($1,590/mo), Fort Myers ($1,779/mo), Lehigh Acres ($1,856/mo).

What percentage of Alva residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 6.3% of Alva households are renters, while 93.7% are owner-occupied. Alva leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.