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Doral

Pop. 79,216·31st most expensive in Florida·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$2,945/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
+$980
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Doral · $2,945
More expensive than 90% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
69/100
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Rents are 9% below what Doral's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,945/mo
Expected by trend
$3,248/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,450
1 BR
$2,720
2 BR
$3,340
3 BR
$4,310
4 BR+
$5,060
Research median
$3,340/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
$35,340/yr
At $2,945/mo median
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.4% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Doral, FL is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 59.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
79,216
Median income
$94,164
Median age
37.1
Renters
53.5%
Age distribution
24.5%
22.3%
33.7%
Under 1824.5%
18–3422.3%
35–5433.7%
55–6410.5%
65+8.9%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
40.1%
85.5%
White40.1%
Black1%
Hispanic85.5%
Asian2.1%
Education (25+)
19.8%
59.2%
No HS diploma10.4%
HS diploma10.6%
Some college19.8%
Bachelor's+59.2%
Housing tenure
46.5%
53.5%
Owner46.5%
Renter53.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Doral, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,152 → $2,945
up 36.8%
Income
$77,774 → $94,164
up 21.1%
Population
73,126 → 79,216
up 8.3%
Renter share
54.8% → 53.5%
-1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
54.4% → 59.2%
+4.8 pts
Median age
36.4 → 37.1
+0.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Doral, FL has increased by $793 per month, settling near $2,945 after starting the period at $2,152. Household income in the area moved from $77,774 to $94,164 across the same window, up 21.1% versus 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 15.7 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 73,126 to 79,216 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 54.4% to 59.2%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Doral, FL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Doral rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Doral, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Doral is $2,945/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,450/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $3,340/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,720/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $4,310/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($94,164/yr), Doral ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Doral an affordable city for renters?

Doral is considered moderate for renters. At $2,945/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($94,164/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Doral slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Doral?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $118,000/year (~$57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,945/mo in Doral. The local median household income is $94,164/yr, meaning the typical Doral household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Doral?

Rent in Doral has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Doral rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Doral is one of the pricier cities in Florida for rent, ranking #31 out of 288 tracked cities at $2,945/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Doral?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Doral ($2,945/mo): Hialeah ($2,374/mo), Miami Lakes ($2,490/mo), Fountainbleau ($2,491/mo).

What percentage of Doral residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.5% of Doral households are renters, while 46.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Doral has a strong rental market.

How does Doral rent compare to the national average?

Doral's median rent of $2,945/mo is $980 (50%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #31 out of 288 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,945/mo, rent takes ~38% of Doral's median household income ($94,164/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Doral 38%Benchmark 30%
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