How much rent can you afford in Key West, FL?
Run your salary against Key West's current rent, or find the income you'd need for a target rent. Powered by live RentDataNow medians.
The 30% rent rule, in Key West
At a median rent of $3,351/mo, Key West is stretched for most renters when measured against Key West median household income of $87,037/yr. Rent would consume roughly 46% of pre-tax income, and a salary of about $134,040 keeps rent at the recommended 30% threshold.
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Frequently asked
How much rent can I afford in Key West?
On a $87,037 salary (the Key West median household income), the recommended ceiling is 30% of pre-tax income, or about $2,176/mo. Key West's median rent is $3,351/mo. Use the calculator on this page to run your own salary.
What salary do I need to live in Key West?
To keep Key West's $3,351/mo median rent under 30% of income, you'd need about $134,040/yr. Lower your target share (e.g. 25%) to need more, or raise it (e.g. 40%) to need less.
Is Key West affordable on the median Florida income?
Key West is stretched for most renters on a $87,037 income. Rent would take 46% of pre-tax pay, outside the recommended 30% threshold.
What's the 30% rent rule?
The 30% rule is a long-standing budgeting guideline that keeps rent at or below 30% of gross (pre-tax) income. It leaves enough room for utilities, transit, savings, and debt service. In high-cost markets, many renters exceed 30%, and the Census Bureau classifies households paying more than 30% of income on rent as "cost-burdened".