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Deltona

Pop. 97,334·177th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Deltona, FL
Median rent (all units)
$2,039/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
+$77
Rising (Monthly)
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Deltona · $2,039
More expensive than 61% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
69/100
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Rents are 9% below what Deltona's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,039/mo
Expected by trend
$2,251/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,270
1 BR
$1,515
2 BR
$1,855
3 BR
$2,440
4 BR+
$2,620
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,855/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,039 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
$24,468/yr
At $2,039/mo median
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Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Deltona, FL is majority owner-occupied, 19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
97,334
Median income
$76,924
Median age
38.5
Renters
19.8%
Age distribution
23.1%
21.9%
26%
12.6%
16.4%
Under 1823.1%
18–3421.9%
35–5426%
55–6412.6%
65+16.4%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
50%
40.9%
White50%
Black11.9%
Hispanic40.9%
Asian1.6%
Education (25+)
35%
36.1%
19.9%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma35%
Some college36.1%
Bachelor's+19.9%
Housing tenure
80.2%
19.8%
Owner80.2%
Renter19.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Deltona, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,465 → $2,039
up 39.2%
Income
$62,768 → $76,924
up 22.6%
Population
93,464 → 97,334
up 4.1%
Renter share
22.5% → 19.8%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
17.1% → 19.9%
+2.8 pts

Rent in Deltona, FL has climbed 39.2% since 2021, going from about $1,465 per month to roughly $2,039 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $62,768 in 2021 to $76,924 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 16.6 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 93,464 to 97,334 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.1% change. About 19.8% of households rent today, against 22.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 17.1% to 19.9%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Deltona, FL market of 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Deltona is $2,039/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,270/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,855/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,515/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,440/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($76,924/yr), Deltona ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Deltona an affordable city for renters?

Deltona is considered moderate for renters. At $2,039/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($76,924/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Deltona slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Deltona?

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 $2,039/mo in Deltona. The local median household income is $76,924/yr, meaning the typical Deltona household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Deltona?

Rent in Deltona has increased 2.7% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Deltona neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Deltona are 32738 ($2,025/mo), and 32725 ($2,060/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Deltona is $2,039/mo.

How does Deltona rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Deltona is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #177 out of 291 tracked cities at $2,039/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Deltona?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Deltona ($2,039/mo): Orange City ($1,679/mo), Deland ($1,805/mo), Sanford ($1,842/mo).

What percentage of Deltona residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 19.8% of Deltona households are renters, while 80.2% are owner-occupied. Deltona leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Deltona rent compare to the national average?

Deltona's median rent of $2,039/mo is $77 (4%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #177 out of 291 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,039/mo, rent takes ~32% of Deltona's median household income ($76,924/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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