How much does it cost to rent in Gibsonton, FL?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Gibsonton, FL is $2,260. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Gibsonton cheaper than other Florida cities?

Gibsonton falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #118 out of 291 cities at $2,260/mo.

When was Gibsonton rent data last updated?

Gibsonton rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Gibsonton, FL?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Gibsonton, FL at $1,790 per month, which is 21% below the $2,260 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Gibsonton

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Pop. 18,754·118th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Gibsonton, FL

Median rent (all units)

$2,260/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.9%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

+$298

Stable (Monthly)

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Gibsonton · $2,260

More expensive than 71% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

59/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% below what Gibsonton's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,260/mo

Expected by trend

$2,362/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,420

1 BR

$1,530

2 BR

$1,790

3 BR

$2,290

4 BR+

$2,790

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,790/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,260 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

$27,120/yr

At $2,260/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Gibsonton, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

18,754

Median income

$83,875

Median age

35.8

Renters

30.4%

Age distribution

28.3%

20.4%

32.5%

Under 1828.3%

18–3420.4%

35–5432.5%

55–6410.4%

65+8.4%

Gender

50.4%

49.6%

Male50.4%

Female49.6%

Race & ethnicity

44.8%

15.3%

39.9%

White44.8%

Black15.3%

Hispanic39.9%

Asian1.2%

Education (25+)

18.4%

31.9%

30.6%

19.2%

No HS diploma18.4%

HS diploma31.9%

Some college30.6%

Bachelor's+19.2%

Housing tenure

69.6%

30.4%

Owner69.6%

Renter30.4%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Gibsonton, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,799 → $2,260

up 25.6%

Income

$73,099 → $83,875

up 14.7%

Population

18,242 → 18,754

up 2.8%

Renter share

29.4% → 30.4%

+1.0 pts

Bachelor's+

20.2% → 19.2%

-1.0 pts

Median age

32.2 → 35.8

+3.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Gibsonton, FL has shifted from $1,799 to $2,260, up 25.6% since 2022. On the earnings side, the typical household in Gibsonton, FL now reports about $83,875, up from $73,099 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Gibsonton, FL adding about 512 residents over the five-year window, up 2.8% on net. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Gibsonton, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Gibsonton on your salary?

At $2,260/mo, how Gibsonton rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $87,866/yr · Rent = 30.9% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $62,384/yr · Rent = 43.5% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $71,861/yr · Rent = 37.7% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $128,442/yr · Rent = 21.1% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $164,117/yr · Rent = 16.5% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $58,413/yr · Rent = 46.4% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $52,740/yr · Rent = 51.4% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $65,007/yr · Rent = 41.7% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Gibsonton rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Gibsonton, FL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Gibsonton is $2,260/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,420/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,790/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,530/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,290/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($83,875/yr), Gibsonton ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Gibsonton an affordable city for renters?

Gibsonton is considered moderate for renters. At $2,260/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($83,875/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Gibsonton slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Gibsonton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,260/mo in Gibsonton. The local median household income is $83,875/yr, meaning the typical Gibsonton household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Gibsonton?

Rent in Gibsonton has increased 4.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Gibsonton rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Gibsonton is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #118 out of 291 tracked cities at $2,260/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Gibsonton?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Gibsonton ($2,260/mo): Brandon ($1,623/mo), Riverview ($2,141/mo), Ruskin ($2,165/mo).

What percentage of Gibsonton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.4% of Gibsonton households are renters, while 69.6% are owner-occupied. Gibsonton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Gibsonton rent compare to the national average?

Gibsonton's median rent of $2,260/mo is $298 (15%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #118 out of 291 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

32%

MODERATE

At $2,260/mo, rent takes ~32% of Gibsonton's median household income ($83,875/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Gibsonton 32%Benchmark 30%

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