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Gibsonton

Pop. 18,754·118th most expensive in Florida·Gibsonton rents are up 5.2% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,262/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.4%
vs US Median
+$297
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Gibsonton · $2,262
More expensive than 71% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
58/100
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Rents are 4% below what Gibsonton's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,262/mo
Expected by trend
$2,357/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
Research median
$1,790/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
$27,144/yr
At $2,262/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 (+5.2% YoY, -2.4% 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 → $2,262
up 25.7%
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 $2,262, up 25.7% 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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About renting in Gibsonton, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Gibsonton is $2,262/mo as of July 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 5.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Gibsonton an affordable city for renters?

Gibsonton is considered moderate for renters. At $2,262/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 $2,262/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 5.2% over the past year as of July 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 288 tracked cities at $2,262/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Gibsonton?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Gibsonton ($2,262/mo): Brandon ($1,639/mo), Sun City Center ($2,143/mo), Ruskin ($2,157/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 $2,262/mo is $297 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #118 out of 288 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $2,262/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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