At $2,758/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.
Rent by unit size
These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,758 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 →
12-month history
Last updated: October 17, 2026
Is your rent fair?
Compare your rent to the local median.
Who lives here
El Portal, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 44.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How El Portal, FL has changed in 5 years
Census figures show median household income at $108,167 today, compared with $94,821 five years earlier. The population has grown by 3.0% since 2021, moving from about 1,756 residents to roughly 1,809. Renters now make up 8.8% of households, compared with 11.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 44.2% of adults here, versus 47.6% in 2021.
Discussions about El Portal
No discussions yet. Start the conversation.
Can you afford rent in El Portal on your salary?
At $2,758/mo, how El Portal rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).
El Portal rent by bedroom count
Median rent for each apartment size in El Portal. Click any size for full breakdown.
Tips for renters in El Portal
Last updated: October 17, 2026
The median rent in El Portal is $2,758/mo as of October 2026. .
At 31% of local median household income ($108,167/yr), El Portal ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.
Frequently asked questions
How much income do you need to rent in El Portal?
Is rent going up or down in El Portal?
How does El Portal rent compare to other cities in Florida?
Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than El Portal?
At $2,758/mo, rent takes ~31% of El Portal's median household income ($108,167/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
How does this area stack up?
Pick another city or ZIP to compare.
Estimated from ZIP-level data
Be the first to submit your rent for El Portal.
No discussions yet.