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Auburndale

Pop. 18,530·174th most expensive in Florida·Auburndale rents are up 5.7% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,045/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
+$83
Falling (Monthly)
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Auburndale · $2,045
More expensive than 61% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
50/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Auburndale's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,045/mo
Expected by trend
$2,040/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$910
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,520
4 BR+
$1,910
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,130/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,045 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$24,540/yr
At $2,045/mo median
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Rents are climbing (5.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.7% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Auburndale, FL is majority owner-occupied, 19.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,530
Median income
$77,911
Median age
41.2
Renters
26.7%
Age distribution
21.9%
22.3%
27.1%
17.1%
Under 1821.9%
18–3422.3%
35–5427.1%
55–6411.6%
65+17.1%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
70.3%
22.9%
White70.3%
Black9%
Hispanic22.9%
Asian2.2%
Education (25+)
13.3%
37%
30%
19.7%
No HS diploma13.3%
HS diploma37%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+19.7%
Housing tenure
73.3%
26.7%
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Auburndale, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,652 → $2,045
up 23.8%
Income
$60,514 → $77,911
up 28.7%
Population
15,704 → 18,530
up 18.0%
Renter share
34.3% → 26.7%
-7.6 pts
Bachelor's+
20.1% → 19.7%
-0.4 pts
Median age
39.8 → 41.2
+1.4 yrs

Rent in Auburndale, FL has climbed 23.8% since 2022, going from about $1,652 per month to roughly $2,045 today. Census figures show median household income at $77,911 today, compared with $60,514 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 4.9 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 15,704 to 18,530 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.0% change. About 26.7% of households rent today, against 34.3% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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By apartment size

Auburndale rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Auburndale is $2,045/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $910/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,130/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $920/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,520/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($77,911/yr), Auburndale ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Auburndale an affordable city for renters?

Auburndale is considered moderate for renters. At $2,045/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($77,911/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Auburndale slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Auburndale?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,045/mo in Auburndale. The local median household income is $77,911/yr, meaning the typical Auburndale household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Auburndale?

Rent in Auburndale has increased 5.7% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Auburndale rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Auburndale is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #174 out of 291 tracked cities at $2,045/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Auburndale?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Auburndale ($2,045/mo): Lakeland ($1,727/mo), Winter Haven ($1,728/mo), Polk City ($1,763/mo).

What percentage of Auburndale residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.7% of Auburndale households are renters, while 73.3% are owner-occupied. Auburndale leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Auburndale rent compare to the national average?

Auburndale's median rent of $2,045/mo is $83 (4%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #174 out of 291 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,045/mo, rent takes ~31% of Auburndale's median household income ($77,911/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Auburndale 31%Benchmark 30%
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