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Ives Estates

Pop. 28,506·90th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Ives Estates, FL
Median rent (all units)
$2,402/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
+$440
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Ives Estates · $2,402
More expensive than 76% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
40% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,402/mo, rent takes about 40% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$96,000/yr
Local median income
$72,239/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ives Estates's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$1,830
2 BR
$2,250
3 BR
$2,910
4 BR+
$3,410
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,250/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,402 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
$28,824/yr
At $2,402/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ives Estates, FL is majority owner-occupied, 35.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,506
Median income
$72,239
Median age
36.7
Renters
43.2%
Age distribution
22.7%
24.7%
28.9%
13.3%
Under 1822.7%
18–3424.7%
35–5428.9%
55–6410.4%
65+13.3%
Gender
44.1%
55.9%
Male44.1%
Female55.9%
Race & ethnicity
23.2%
41.7%
33.9%
White23.2%
Black41.7%
Hispanic33.9%
Asian2.5%
Education (25+)
28.9%
28.3%
35.4%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma28.9%
Some college28.3%
Bachelor's+35.4%
Housing tenure
56.8%
43.2%
Owner56.8%
Renter43.2%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Ives Estates, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,233 → $2,402
up 7.6%
Income
$60,956 → $72,239
up 18.5%
Population
25,689 → 28,506
up 11.0%
Renter share
42.5% → 43.2%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
33.1% → 35.4%
+2.3 pts
Median age
37.9 → 36.7
-1.2 yrs

Since 2022, the typical rent in Ives Estates, FL has climbed from $2,233 to $2,402, a 7.6% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $60,956 to $72,239 across the same window, up 18.5% versus 2021. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 11.0% since 2021, moving from about 25,689 residents to roughly 28,506. College-educated residents now make up 35.4% of adults here, versus 33.1% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Ives Estates, FL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in Ives Estates, FL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Ives Estates is $2,402/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,650/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,250/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,830/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,910/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($72,239/yr), Ives Estates ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ives Estates an affordable city for renters?

Ives Estates is considered moderate for renters. At $2,402/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($72,239/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ives Estates slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Ives Estates?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,402/mo in Ives Estates. The local median household income is $72,239/yr, meaning the typical Ives Estates household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ives Estates?

Rent in Ives Estates has increased 3.5% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Ives Estates rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Ives Estates is one of the pricier cities in Florida for rent, ranking #90 out of 291 tracked cities at $2,402/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ives Estates?

West Park is nearby and more affordable at $1,926/mo, which is $476 less than Ives Estates.

What percentage of Ives Estates residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.2% of Ives Estates households are renters, while 56.8% are owner-occupied. Ives Estates leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Ives Estates rent compare to the national average?

Ives Estates's median rent of $2,402/mo is $440 (22%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #90 out of 291 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,402/mo, rent takes ~40% of Ives Estates's median household income ($72,239/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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