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Greater Carrollwood

·247th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Greater Carrollwood, FL
Median rent (all units)
$1,735/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
-$230
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Greater Carrollwood · $1,735
More affordable than 57% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
29% of income
AFFORDABLE
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At $1,735/mo, rent takes about 29% of the US median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$69,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Greater Carrollwood's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,374
2 BR
$1,612
3 BR
$2,068
4 BR+
$2,509
Research median
$1,612/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: March 21, 2026

Annual cost
$20,820/yr
At $1,735/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.3% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: March 21, 2026

The median rent in Greater Carrollwood is $1,735/mo as of March 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,280/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,612/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,374/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,068/mo.

At 29% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Greater Carrollwood ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.3% over the past year.

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Is Greater Carrollwood an affordable city for renters?

Greater Carrollwood is considered affordable for renters. At $1,735/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Greater Carrollwood falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Greater Carrollwood?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,735/mo in Greater Carrollwood.

Is rent going up or down in Greater Carrollwood?

Rent in Greater Carrollwood has decreased 3.3% over the past year as of March 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

How does Greater Carrollwood rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Greater Carrollwood is one of the more affordable cities in Florida for rent, ranking #247 out of 289 tracked cities at $1,735/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Greater Carrollwood?

Egypt Lake-Leto is nearby and more affordable at $1,531/mo, which is $204 less than Greater Carrollwood.

How does Greater Carrollwood rent compare to the national average?

Greater Carrollwood's median rent of $1,735/mo is $230 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #247 out of 289 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,735/mo, rent takes ~29% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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