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Clermont

Pop. 46,853·152nd most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Clermont, FL
Median rent (all units)
$2,114/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
+$149
Rising (Monthly)
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Clermont · $2,114
More expensive than 65% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
69/100
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Rents are 9% below what Clermont's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,114/mo
Expected by trend
$2,332/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,800
1 BR
$1,895
2 BR
$2,155
3 BR
$2,740
4 BR+
$3,260
Research median
$2,155/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,368/yr
At $2,114/mo median
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Rents are climbing (2.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.0% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Clermont, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 37.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
46,853
Median income
$82,306
Median age
42.2
Renters
31.9%
Age distribution
22%
19.7%
23.9%
23.6%
Under 1822%
18–3419.7%
35–5423.9%
55–6410.9%
65+23.6%
Gender
45.4%
54.6%
Male45.4%
Female54.6%
Race & ethnicity
51.9%
13.4%
24.4%
White51.9%
Black13.4%
Hispanic24.4%
Asian5.4%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
23.4%
34.3%
37.8%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma23.4%
Some college34.3%
Bachelor's+37.8%
Housing tenure
68.1%
31.9%
Owner68.1%
Renter31.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Clermont, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,551 → $2,114
up 36.3%
Income
$69,930 → $82,306
up 17.7%
Population
41,562 → 46,853
up 12.7%
Renter share
28.7% → 31.9%
+3.2 pts
Bachelor's+
33.9% → 37.8%
+3.9 pts

Five years ago, renters in Clermont, FL paid around $1,551 a month. That figure now sits near $2,114, up 36.3% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $69,930 to $82,306 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.7% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Clermont, FL adding about 5,291 residents over the five-year window, up 12.7% on net. The renter share has risen from 28.7% to 31.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 33.9% to 37.8% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in Clermont, 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 Clermont, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Clermont is $2,114/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,800/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,155/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,895/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,740/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($82,306/yr), Clermont ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Clermont an affordable city for renters?

Clermont is considered moderate for renters. At $2,114/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($82,306/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Clermont slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Clermont?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,114/mo in Clermont. The local median household income is $82,306/yr, meaning the typical Clermont household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Clermont?

Rent in Clermont has increased 2.0% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Clermont neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Clermont are 34711 ($2,061/mo), and 34714 ($2,271/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Clermont is $2,114/mo.

How does Clermont rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Clermont is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #152 out of 288 tracked cities at $2,114/mo.

What percentage of Clermont residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.9% of Clermont households are renters, while 68.1% are owner-occupied. Clermont leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Clermont rent compare to the national average?

Clermont's median rent of $2,114/mo is $149 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #152 out of 288 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,114/mo, rent takes ~31% of Clermont's median household income ($82,306/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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