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Fruitland Park

Pop. 8,740·287th most expensive in Florida·Fruitland Park rents have dropped 5.8%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$1,470/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
-$492
Rising (Monthly)
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Fruitland Park · $1,470
More affordable than 78% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,470/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$59,000/yr
Local median income
$82,656/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Fruitland Park's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,680/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,470 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

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$17,640/yr
At $1,470/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 (-5.8% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Fruitland Park, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 36% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,740
Median income
$82,656
Median age
55.7
Renters
12.3%
Age distribution
15.9%
16.6%
16.2%
15.6%
35.6%
Under 1815.9%
18–3416.6%
35–5416.2%
55–6415.6%
65+35.6%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
77.1%
12.3%
White77.1%
Black12.3%
Hispanic1.2%
Asian1.3%
Other8%
Education (25+)
26.6%
34.8%
36%
No HS diploma2.7%
HS diploma26.6%
Some college34.8%
Bachelor's+36%
Housing tenure
87.7%
12.3%
Owner87.7%
Renter12.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Fruitland Park, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$67,042 → $82,656
up 23.3%
Population
7,879 → 8,740
up 10.9%
Renter share
18.9% → 12.3%
-6.6 pts
Bachelor's+
35% → 36%
+1.0 pts
Median age
56.6 → 55.7
-0.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $67,042 to $82,656 across the same window, up 23.3% versus 2021. Census counts show Fruitland Park, FL adding about 861 residents over the five-year window, up 10.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 18.9% to 12.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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By apartment size

Fruitland Park rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Fruitland Park. Click any size for full breakdown.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Fruitland Park is $1,470/mo as of August 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 21% of local median household income ($82,656/yr), Fruitland Park ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Fruitland Park an affordable city for renters?

Fruitland Park is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,470/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($82,656/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Fruitland Park falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Fruitland Park?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,470/mo in Fruitland Park. The local median household income is $82,656/yr, meaning the typical Fruitland Park household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Fruitland Park?

Rent in Fruitland Park has decreased 5.8% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Fruitland Park rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Fruitland Park is one of the more affordable cities in Florida for rent, ranking #287 out of 291 tracked cities at $1,470/mo.

What percentage of Fruitland Park residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.3% of Fruitland Park households are renters, while 87.7% are owner-occupied. Fruitland Park leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Fruitland Park rent compare to the national average?

Fruitland Park's median rent of $1,470/mo is $492 (25%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #287 out of 291 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,470/mo, rent takes ~21% of Fruitland Park's median household income ($82,656/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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