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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
-$401
Reported rents
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Egypt Lake Leto · $1,531
More affordable than 72% of US cities · National median $1,932/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 figures are derived from HUD Fair Market Rents and scaled to match Egypt Lake Leto's market median, because the published HUD values all ran above it. They are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: March 21, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in Egypt Lake Leto changed -2.0% over the year to February 2026. Across the 259 Florida cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +0.6%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 4 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($54,032) is $1,351 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,590).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Egypt Lake Leto. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

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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Egypt Lake Leto rent by bedroom count

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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

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 (about $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, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Egypt Lake Leto?

Rent in Egypt Lake Leto has fallen 2.0% over the past year.

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

Egypt Lake Leto is one of the more affordable among Florida cities for rent, ranking #277 of 289 tracked cities at $1,531/mo. Over the year to February 2026, rent in Egypt Lake Leto changed -2.0%, against a typical +0.6% across the 259 Florida cities Zillow tracks.
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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