City Report · FL

Callaway

Pop. 13,496·206th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Callaway, FL
Median rent (all units)
$1,907/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$25
Reported rents
Rising (Monthly)
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Callaway · $1,907
More expensive than 54% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Rent Reality Score
56/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 3% below what Callaway's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,907/mo
Expected by trend
$1,965/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,116
1 BR
$1,207
2 BR
$1,319
3 BR
$1,947
4 BR+
$1,488
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,319/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,907 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: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in Callaway is 0.1% below its high of $1,909 in June 2026, at $1,907 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in Callaway changed +1.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 270 Florida cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($65,609) is $1,640 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,488).

Cheaper nearby

Springfield, 2 miles away, rents for 29% less ($1,362/mo), about $6,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Callaway. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$22,884/yr
At $1,907/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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Based on rent-price momentum (+1.5% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Callaway, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,496
Median income
$65,609
Median age
35.2
Renters
41.3%
Age distribution
23.8%
25.8%
23.2%
15.3%
Under 1823.8%
18–3425.8%
35–5423.2%
55–6415.3%
65+11.9%
Gender
52.9%
47.1%
Male52.9%
Female47.1%
Race & ethnicity
59.2%
20.5%
13.7%
White59.2%
Black20.5%
Hispanic13.7%
Asian4.3%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
12.3%
27.7%
35.4%
24.6%
No HS diploma12.3%
HS diploma27.7%
Some college35.4%
Bachelor's+24.6%
Housing tenure
58.7%
41.3%
Owner58.7%
Renter41.3%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Callaway, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,699 → $1,907
up 12.2%
Income
$55,543 → $65,609
up 18.1%
Population
13,656 → 13,496
down 1.2%
Renter share
38.7% → 41.3%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
14.9% → 24.6%
+9.7 pts
Median age
40.4 → 35.2
-5.2 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Callaway, FL paid around $1,699 a month. That figure now sits near $1,907, up 12.2% from the 2022 baseline. Median household income climbed from $55,543 to $65,609 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.1% shift. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show Callaway, FL losing about 160 residents over the five-year window, down 1.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 38.7% to 41.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 14.9% to 24.6% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in Callaway, FL reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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About renting in Callaway, FL

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Callaway is $1,907/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,116/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,319/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,207/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,947/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($65,609/yr), Callaway ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Callaway?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (about $37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,907/mo in Callaway. The local median household income is $65,609/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Callaway?

Rent in Callaway has risen 1.5% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.1% below its high of $1,909 in June 2026.

How does Callaway rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Callaway is one of the more affordable among Florida cities for rent, ranking #206 of 289 tracked cities at $1,907/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Callaway changed +1.5%, against a typical +1.8% across the 270 Florida cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Callaway?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Callaway ($1,907/mo) include Springfield ($1,362/mo), Panama City ($1,655/mo), and Parker ($1,726/mo).
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,907/mo, rent takes ~35% of Callaway's median household income ($65,609/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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