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Egypt Lake Leto

Pop. 35,873·277th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Egypt Lake-Leto, FL
Median rent (all units)
$1,531/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.0%
Month-over-Month
-2.9%
vs US Median
-$434
Falling (Monthly)
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Egypt Lake Leto · $1,531
More affordable than 72% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
34% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,531/mo, rent takes about 34% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$61,000/yr
Local median income
$54,032/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Egypt Lake Leto's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,127
1 BR
$1,212
2 BR
$1,425
3 BR
$1,822
4 BR+
$2,219
Research median
$1,425/mo

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

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Last updated: March 21, 2026

Annual cost
$18,372/yr
At $1,531/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.0% YoY, -2.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Egypt Lake Leto, FL is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,873
Median income
$54,032
Median age
40.6
Renters
52.2%
Age distribution
15.9%
23.5%
30.4%
15.5%
14.6%
Under 1815.9%
18–3423.5%
35–5430.4%
55–6415.5%
65+14.6%
Gender
52.2%
47.8%
Male52.2%
Female47.8%
Race & ethnicity
28.4%
70.6%
White28.4%
Black6.8%
Hispanic70.6%
Asian5%
Education (25+)
20.3%
33.1%
22%
24.6%
No HS diploma20.3%
HS diploma33.1%
Some college22%
Bachelor's+24.6%
Housing tenure
47.8%
52.2%
Owner47.8%
Renter52.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Egypt Lake Leto, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,240 → $54,032
up 12.0%
Population
36,157 → 35,873
down 0.8%
Renter share
55% → 52.2%
-2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
21.4% → 24.6%
+3.2 pts
Median age
39.6 → 40.6
+1.0 yrs

Median household income grew from $48,240 to $54,032 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.0% shift. About 52.2% of households rent today, against 55% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 21.4% to 24.6%.

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About renting in Egypt Lake Leto, FL

Last updated: March 21, 2026

The median rent in Egypt Lake Leto is $1,531/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,127/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,425/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,212/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,822/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($54,032/yr), Egypt Lake Leto ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Egypt Lake Leto an affordable city for renters?

Egypt Lake Leto is considered moderate for renters. At $1,531/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($54,032/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Egypt Lake Leto slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Egypt Lake Leto?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,531/mo in Egypt Lake Leto. The local median household income is $54,032/yr, meaning the typical Egypt Lake Leto household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Egypt Lake Leto?

Rent in Egypt Lake Leto has decreased 2.0% over the past year as of March 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Egypt Lake Leto rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Egypt Lake Leto is one of the more affordable cities in Florida for rent, ranking #277 out of 289 tracked cities at $1,531/mo.

What percentage of Egypt Lake Leto residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.2% of Egypt Lake Leto households are renters, while 47.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Egypt Lake Leto has a strong rental market.

How does Egypt Lake Leto rent compare to the national average?

Egypt Lake Leto's median rent of $1,531/mo is $434 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #277 out of 289 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,531/mo, rent takes ~34% of Egypt Lake Leto's median household income ($54,032/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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