How much does it cost to rent in Davenport, FL?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Davenport, FL is $2,043. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Davenport cheaper than other Florida cities?

Davenport falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #177 out of 288 cities at $2,043/mo.

When was Davenport rent data last updated?

Davenport rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · FL

Davenport

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Pop. 13,238·177th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Davenport, FL

Median rent (all units)

$2,043/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.1%

vs US Median

+$78

Stable (Monthly)

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Davenport · $2,043

More expensive than 61% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

75/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 13% below what Davenport's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,043/mo

Expected by trend

$2,334/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,620

1 BR

$1,633

2 BR

$1,987

3 BR

$2,653

4 BR+

$3,297

Research median

$1,987/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$24,516/yr

At $2,043/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Davenport, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

13,238

Median income

$73,685

Median age

34.9

Renters

10.7%

Age distribution

28%

22.1%

31.5%

Under 1828%

18–3422.1%

35–5431.5%

55–6410%

65+8.3%

Gender

51.1%

48.9%

Male51.1%

Female48.9%

Race & ethnicity

29.6%

19.2%

53.8%

White29.6%

Black19.2%

Hispanic53.8%

Asian1.5%

Education (25+)

13.1%

27.7%

33.7%

25.6%

No HS diploma13.1%

HS diploma27.7%

Some college33.7%

Bachelor's+25.6%

Housing tenure

89.3%

Owner89.3%

Renter10.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Davenport, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,621 → $2,043

up 26.0%

Income

$56,345 → $73,685

up 30.8%

Population

9,049 → 13,238

up 46.3%

Renter share

9.9% → 10.7%

+0.8 pts

Bachelor's+

24% → 25.6%

+1.6 pts

Median age

37.1 → 34.9

-2.2 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Davenport, FL has shifted from $1,621 to $2,043, up 26.0% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $56,345 to $73,685 between 2021 and 2024, a 30.8% 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 Davenport, FL adding about 4,189 residents over the five-year window, up 46.3% on net. Taken together, the five-year picture in Davenport, 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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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Davenport on your salary?

At $2,043/mo, how Davenport rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $87,866/yr · Rent = 27.9% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $62,384/yr · Rent = 39.3% income

stretched

Police Officer

Avg $71,861/yr · Rent = 34.1% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $128,442/yr · Rent = 19.1% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $164,117/yr · Rent = 14.9% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $58,413/yr · Rent = 42% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $52,740/yr · Rent = 46.5% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $65,007/yr · Rent = 37.7% income

stretched

By apartment size

Davenport rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Davenport, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Davenport is $2,043/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,620/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,987/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,633/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,653/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($73,685/yr), Davenport ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Davenport an affordable city for renters?

Davenport is considered moderate for renters. At $2,043/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($73,685/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Davenport slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Davenport?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (~$39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,043/mo in Davenport. The local median household income is $73,685/yr, meaning the typical Davenport household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Davenport?

Rent in Davenport has increased 1.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Davenport neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Davenport are 33896 ($1,842/mo), 33837 ($2,096/mo), and 33897 ($2,317/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Davenport is $2,043/mo.

How does Davenport rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Davenport is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #177 out of 288 tracked cities at $2,043/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Davenport?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Davenport ($2,043/mo): Polk City ($1,768/mo), Poinciana ($1,932/mo), Haines City ($2,018/mo).

What percentage of Davenport residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 10.7% of Davenport households are renters, while 89.3% are owner-occupied. Davenport leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Davenport rent compare to the national average?

Davenport's median rent of $2,043/mo is $78 (4%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #177 out of 288 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

33%

MODERATE

At $2,043/mo, rent takes ~33% of Davenport's median household income ($73,685/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Davenport 33%Benchmark 30%

State income taxNone

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