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Ave Maria

Pop. 8,258·39th most expensive in Florida·Ave Maria rents are up 11.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,839/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.9%
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
+$877
Rising (Monthly)
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Ave Maria · $2,839
More expensive than 88% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,839/mo, rent takes about 33% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$114,000/yr
Local median income
$102,949/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ave Maria's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

2 BR
$1,115
3 BR
$2,625
4 BR+
$2,500
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,115/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,839 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
$34,068/yr
At $2,839/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.9% YoY, +4.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ave Maria, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 44.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,258
Median income
$102,949
Median age
37.9
Renters
18.2%
Age distribution
19.4%
27.7%
16.2%
12.8%
23.9%
Under 1819.4%
18–3427.7%
35–5416.2%
55–6412.8%
65+23.9%
Gender
45.9%
54.1%
Male45.9%
Female54.1%
Race & ethnicity
52.1%
13.9%
32%
White52.1%
Black13.9%
Hispanic32%
Asian0.9%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
23.9%
23.3%
44.6%
No HS diploma8.2%
HS diploma23.9%
Some college23.3%
Bachelor's+44.6%
Housing tenure
81.8%
18.2%
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Ave Maria, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,963 → $102,949
up 58.5%
Population
5,018 → 8,258
up 64.6%
Renter share
9.1% → 18.2%
+9.1 pts
Bachelor's+
38.9% → 44.6%
+5.7 pts
Median age
42.2 → 37.9
-4.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $64,963 in 2021 to $102,949 more recently. Census counts show Ave Maria, FL adding about 3,240 residents over the five-year window, up 64.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 9.1% to 18.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 38.9% to 44.6% across the same window.

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By apartment size

Ave Maria rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Ave Maria is $2,839/mo as of August 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,115/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,625/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($102,949/yr), Ave Maria ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ave Maria an affordable city for renters?

Ave Maria is considered moderate for renters. At $2,839/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($102,949/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ave Maria slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Ave Maria?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $114,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,839/mo in Ave Maria. The local median household income is $102,949/yr, meaning the typical Ave Maria household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ave Maria?

Rent in Ave Maria has increased 11.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Ave Maria rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Ave Maria is one of the pricier cities in Florida for rent, ranking #39 out of 291 tracked cities at $2,839/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ave Maria?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ave Maria ($2,839/mo): Lehigh Acres ($1,825/mo), Alva ($2,208/mo), Bonita Springs ($2,398/mo).

What percentage of Ave Maria residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.2% of Ave Maria households are renters, while 81.8% are owner-occupied. Ave Maria leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Ave Maria rent compare to the national average?

Ave Maria's median rent of $2,839/mo is $877 (45%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #39 out of 291 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $2,839/mo, rent takes ~33% of Ave Maria's median household income ($102,949/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ave Maria 33%Benchmark 30%
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