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Coral Gables

Pop. 49,802·17th most expensive in Florida·Coral Gables rents are up 11.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$3,571/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.8%
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
+$1,609
Falling (Monthly)
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Coral Gables · $3,571
More expensive than 96% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
57/100
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Rents are 3% below what Coral Gables's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$3,571/mo
Expected by trend
$3,697/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,235
1 BR
$2,480
2 BR
$3,045
3 BR
$3,935
4 BR+
$4,610
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$3,045/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,571 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
$42,852/yr
At $3,571/mo median
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Based on rent-price momentum (+11.8% YoY, -2.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Coral Gables, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 73.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
49,802
Median income
$134,216
Median age
39.1
Renters
35.5%
Age distribution
17.2%
27.8%
22.4%
13.7%
18.9%
Under 1817.2%
18–3427.8%
35–5422.4%
55–6413.7%
65+18.9%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
46.2%
56.6%
White46.2%
Black4.1%
Hispanic56.6%
Asian3.3%
Education (25+)
13.8%
73.6%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma9.4%
Some college13.8%
Bachelor's+73.6%
Housing tenure
64.5%
35.5%
Owner64.5%
Renter35.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Coral Gables, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,166 → $3,571
up 64.9%
Income
$113,623 → $134,216
up 18.1%
Population
49,269 → 49,802
up 1.1%
Renter share
35.5% → 35.5%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
71.5% → 73.6%
+2.1 pts
Median age
39.9 → 39.1
-0.8 yrs

Rent in Coral Gables, FL has increased 64.9% since 2021, going from about $2,166 per month to roughly $3,571 today. Census figures show median household income at $134,216 today, compared with $113,623 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 46.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 49,269 to 49,802 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 71.5% to 73.6%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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About renting in Coral Gables, FL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Coral Gables is $3,571/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,235/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,045/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,480/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,935/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($134,216/yr), Coral Gables ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Coral Gables an affordable city for renters?

Coral Gables is considered moderate for renters. At $3,571/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($134,216/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Coral Gables slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Coral Gables?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $143,000/year (~$69/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,571/mo in Coral Gables. The local median household income is $134,216/yr, meaning the typical Coral Gables household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Coral Gables?

Rent in Coral Gables has increased 11.8% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Coral Gables neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Coral Gables are 33134 ($3,095/mo), and 33146 ($3,608/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Coral Gables is $3,571/mo.

How does Coral Gables rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Coral Gables is one of the pricier cities in Florida for rent, ranking #17 out of 291 tracked cities at $3,571/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Coral Gables?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Coral Gables ($3,571/mo): West Miami ($2,406/mo), Fountainbleau ($2,444/mo), Brownsville ($2,482/mo).

What percentage of Coral Gables residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.5% of Coral Gables households are renters, while 64.5% are owner-occupied. Coral Gables leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Coral Gables rent compare to the national average?

Coral Gables's median rent of $3,571/mo is $1,609 (82%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #17 out of 291 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $3,571/mo, rent takes ~32% of Coral Gables's median household income ($134,216/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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