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Fleming Island

Pop. 29,766·185th most expensive in Florida·Fleming Island rents are up 19.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,010/mo
Year-over-Year
+19.1%
Month-over-Month
+7.4%
vs US Median
+$48
Rising (Monthly)
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Fleming Island · $2,010
More expensive than 59% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
37/100
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OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 6% above what Fleming Island's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,010/mo
Expected by trend
$1,890/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,920
1 BR
$2,020
2 BR
$2,400
3 BR
$3,000
4 BR+
$3,800
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,400/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,010 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 →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$24,120/yr
At $2,010/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 19.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+19.1% YoY, +7.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Fleming Island, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 49.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,766
Median income
$116,611
Median age
47.7
Renters
14.7%
Age distribution
19.1%
17.1%
26.1%
15.7%
22%
Under 1819.1%
18–3417.1%
35–5426.1%
55–6415.7%
65+22%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
79.9%
White79.9%
Black3.8%
Hispanic11.2%
Asian4.2%
Other0.8%
Education (25+)
17.2%
30.4%
49.6%
No HS diploma2.9%
HS diploma17.2%
Some college30.4%
Bachelor's+49.6%
Housing tenure
85.3%
14.7%
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Fleming Island, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,318 → $2,010
up 52.5%
Income
$103,019 → $116,611
up 13.2%
Population
29,505 → 29,766
up 0.9%
Renter share
13.6% → 14.7%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
46.9% → 49.6%
+2.7 pts
Median age
46.1 → 47.7
+1.6 yrs

The median rent in Fleming Island, FL stood at $1,318 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,010, reflecting a 52.5% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $103,019 to $116,611 across the same window, up 13.2% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 49.6% of adults here, versus 46.9% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Fleming Island, FL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Fleming Island rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Fleming Island is $2,010/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,920/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,400/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,020/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,000/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($116,611/yr), Fleming Island ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 19.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fleming Island an affordable city for renters?

Fleming Island is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,010/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($116,611/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fleming Island falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Fleming Island?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,010/mo in Fleming Island. The local median household income is $116,611/yr, meaning the typical Fleming Island household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fleming Island?

Rent in Fleming Island has increased 19.1% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Fleming Island rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Fleming Island is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #185 out of 291 tracked cities at $2,010/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Fleming Island?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Fleming Island ($2,010/mo): Jacksonville ($1,610/mo), Orange Park ($1,707/mo), Middleburg ($1,980/mo).

What percentage of Fleming Island residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.7% of Fleming Island households are renters, while 85.3% are owner-occupied. Fleming Island leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fleming Island rent compare to the national average?

Fleming Island's median rent of $2,010/mo is $48 (2%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #185 out of 291 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,010/mo, rent takes ~21% of Fleming Island's median household income ($116,611/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Fleming Island 21%Benchmark 30%
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