City Report · FL

Casselberry

Pop. 30,135·225th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Casselberry, FL

Median rent (all units)

$1,825/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$107

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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Casselberry · $1,825

More affordable than 51% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo

Rent Reality Score

69/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 9% below what Casselberry's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$1,825/mo

Expected by trend

$2,015/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Casselberry's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,550

1 BR

$1,640

2 BR

$1,860

3 BR

$2,360

4 BR+

$2,810

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,860/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,825 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

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in Casselberry usually run 1.3% below trend in January and 1.2% above it in July, about $46 a month apart at today's median. Based on 10 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in Casselberry is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in Casselberry changed +2.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 270 Florida cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in Casselberry rose 42.2% while median household income rose 23.6% ($50,529 to $62,447). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in Casselberry is 43.7% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($62,447) is $1,561 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($1,550); a 1-bedroom is $1,640.

Cheaper nearby

Altamonte Springs, 5 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,588/mo), about $2,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Casselberry. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,900/yr

At $1,825/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Casselberry, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 32% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

30,135

Median income

$62,447

Median age

39.3

Renters

40.5%

Age distribution

17.6%

26.8%

24.5%

13.6%

17.6%

Under 1817.6%

18–3426.8%

35–5424.5%

55–6413.6%

65+17.6%

Gender

49.4%

50.6%

Male49.4%

Female50.6%

Race & ethnicity

56.8%

28%

White56.8%

Black9.3%

Hispanic28%

Asian4.9%

Other1%

Education (25+)

25.8%

33.2%

32%

No HS diploma9.1%

HS diploma25.8%

Some college33.2%

Bachelor's+32%

Housing tenure

59.5%

40.5%

Owner59.5%

Renter40.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Casselberry, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,348 → $1,825

up 35.4%

Income

$53,150 → $62,447

up 17.5%

Population

28,750 → 30,135

up 4.8%

Renter share

39.5% → 40.5%

+1.0 pts

Bachelor's+

32.6% → 32%

-0.6 pts

Median age

38 → 39.3

+1.3 yrs

The median rent in Casselberry, FL stood at $1,348 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,825, reflecting a 35.4% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $53,150 to $62,447 across the same window, up 17.5% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 4.8% since 2021, moving from about 28,750 residents to roughly 30,135. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Casselberry, FL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Casselberry on your salary?

At $1,825/mo, how Casselberry rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $87,866/yr · Rent = 24.9% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $62,384/yr · Rent = 35.1% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $71,861/yr · Rent = 30.5% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $128,442/yr · Rent = 17.1% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $164,117/yr · Rent = 13.3% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $58,413/yr · Rent = 37.5% income

stretched

Truck Driver

Avg $52,740/yr · Rent = 41.5% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $65,007/yr · Rent = 33.7% income

stretched

By apartment size

Casselberry rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Casselberry, FL

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Casselberry is $1,825/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,550/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,860/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,640/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,360/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($62,447/yr), Casselberry ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Casselberry?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,825/mo in Casselberry. The local median household income is $62,447/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Casselberry?

Rent in Casselberry has risen 2.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in Casselberry?

Asking rents in Casselberry are usually lowest in January, about 1.3% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $46 a month. This pattern comes from 10 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in Casselberry?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in Casselberry rose 42.2% while median household income rose 23.6%, from $50,529 to $62,447. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does Casselberry rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Casselberry is one of the more affordable among Florida cities for rent, ranking #225 of 289 tracked cities at $1,825/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Casselberry changed +2.3%, against a typical +1.8% across the 270 Florida cities Zillow tracks.