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Eustis

Pop. 24,119·249th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Eustis, FL
Median rent (all units)
$1,754/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
-$211
Rising (Monthly)
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Eustis · $1,754
More affordable than 57% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
55/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are 3% below what Eustis's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,754/mo
Expected by trend
$1,798/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,410
1 BR
$1,480
2 BR
$1,680
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,570
Research median
$1,680/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
$21,048/yr
At $1,754/mo median
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Rents are climbing (1.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Eustis, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 22.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,119
Median income
$65,373
Median age
44.4
Renters
29.1%
Age distribution
17.8%
20.2%
24.1%
17.7%
20.2%
Under 1817.8%
18–3420.2%
35–5424.1%
55–6417.7%
65+20.2%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
65.1%
16.1%
15.5%
White65.1%
Black16.1%
Hispanic15.5%
Asian1.7%
Other1.5%
Education (25+)
34.6%
31.3%
22.2%
No HS diploma11.9%
HS diploma34.6%
Some college31.3%
Bachelor's+22.2%
Housing tenure
70.9%
29.1%
Owner70.9%
Renter29.1%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Eustis, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,454 → $1,754
up 20.6%
Income
$55,298 → $65,373
up 18.2%
Population
22,532 → 24,119
up 7.0%
Renter share
35% → 29.1%
-5.9 pts
Bachelor's+
19.3% → 22.2%
+2.9 pts
Median age
40.4 → 44.4
+4.0 yrs

The median rent in Eustis, FL stood at $1,454 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,754, reflecting a 20.6% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $55,298 in 2021 to $65,373 more recently. The population has grown by 7.0% since 2021, moving from about 22,532 residents to roughly 24,119. Renters now make up 29.1% of households, compared with 35% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 22.2% of adults here, versus 19.3% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Eustis, FL market of 2022.

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Eustis rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Eustis, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Eustis is $1,754/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,410/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,680/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,480/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,130/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($65,373/yr), Eustis ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Eustis an affordable city for renters?

Eustis is considered moderate for renters. At $1,754/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($65,373/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Eustis slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Eustis?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,754/mo in Eustis. The local median household income is $65,373/yr, meaning the typical Eustis household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Eustis?

Rent in Eustis has decreased 1.0% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Eustis rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Eustis is one of the more affordable cities in Florida for rent, ranking #249 out of 288 tracked cities at $1,754/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Eustis?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Eustis ($1,754/mo): Fruitland Park ($1,426/mo), Leesburg ($1,631/mo).

What percentage of Eustis residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.1% of Eustis households are renters, while 70.9% are owner-occupied. Eustis leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Eustis rent compare to the national average?

Eustis's median rent of $1,754/mo is $211 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #249 out of 288 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,754/mo, rent takes ~32% of Eustis's median household income ($65,373/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Eustis 32%Benchmark 30%
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