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Englewood

Pop. 20,091·220th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Englewood, FL
Median rent (all units)
$1,867/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.2%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
-$98
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Englewood · $1,867
More expensive than 51% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
69/100
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Rents are 10% below what Englewood's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,867/mo
Expected by trend
$2,062/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,070
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,435
3 BR
$1,955
4 BR+
$2,235
Research median
$1,435/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
$22,404/yr
At $1,867/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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 (-3.2% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Englewood, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 33.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,091
Median income
$69,222
Median age
68.5
Renters
13%
Age distribution
16.5%
60.1%
Under 184.7%
18–348.3%
35–5410.4%
55–6416.5%
65+60.1%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
94.8%
White94.8%
Hispanic1.9%
Asian0.9%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
29.7%
31.5%
33.9%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma29.7%
Some college31.5%
Bachelor's+33.9%
Housing tenure
87%
13%
Owner87%
Renter13%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Englewood, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,536 → $1,867
up 21.5%
Income
$55,788 → $69,222
up 24.1%
Population
19,683 → 20,091
up 2.1%
Renter share
14.4% → 13%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
30.2% → 33.9%
+3.7 pts
Median age
67.6 → 68.5
+0.9 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in Englewood, FL has climbed by $331 per month, settling near $1,867 after starting the period at $1,536. Median household income grew from $55,788 to $69,222 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.1% shift. Headcount in the area went from 19,683 to 20,091 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.1% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 30.2% to 33.9%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Englewood, FL reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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About renting in Englewood, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Englewood is $1,867/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,070/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,435/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,180/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,955/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($69,222/yr), Englewood ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Englewood an affordable city for renters?

Englewood is considered moderate for renters. At $1,867/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($69,222/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Englewood slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Englewood?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,867/mo in Englewood. The local median household income is $69,222/yr, meaning the typical Englewood household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Englewood?

Rent in Englewood has decreased 3.2% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Which Englewood neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Englewood are 34224 ($1,829/mo), and 34223 ($2,210/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Englewood is $1,867/mo.

How does Englewood rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Englewood is one of the more affordable cities in Florida for rent, ranking #220 out of 288 tracked cities at $1,867/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Englewood?

Port Charlotte is nearby and more affordable at $1,794/mo, which is $73 less than Englewood.

What percentage of Englewood residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 13% of Englewood households are renters, while 87% are owner-occupied. Englewood leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Englewood rent compare to the national average?

Englewood's median rent of $1,867/mo is $98 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #220 out of 288 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,867/mo, rent takes ~32% of Englewood's median household income ($69,222/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Englewood 32%Benchmark 30%
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