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Lake Hart

Pop. 426·130th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Lake Hart, FL
Median rent (all units)
$2,189/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
+$257
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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Lake Hart · $2,189
More expensive than 69% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
22% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,189/mo, rent takes about 22% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$88,000/yr
Local median income
$121,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Lake Hart's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

2 BR
$2,189
Research median
$2,189/mo

Bedroom figures are derived from HUD Fair Market Rents and scaled to match Lake Hart's market median, because the published HUD values all ran above it. They are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in Lake Hart is 4.5% below its high of $2,292 in January 2025, at $2,189 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in Lake Hart changed +1.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 270 Florida cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

Cheaper nearby

Kissimmee, 13 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,926/mo), about $3,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Lake Hart.

Annual cost
$26,268/yr
At $2,189/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 (+1.5% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Lake Hart, FL is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 63.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
426
Median income
$121,000
Median age
26.2
Renters
84.5%
Age distribution
39.7%
43.4%
Under 1839.7%
18–3443.4%
35–546.6%
55–6410.3%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
16.4%
74.9%
White16.4%
Hispanic74.9%
Asian10.3%
Education (25+)
14%
14%
63.4%
No HS diploma14%
HS diploma8.6%
Some college14%
Bachelor's+63.4%
Housing tenure
15.5%
84.5%
Owner15.5%
Renter84.5%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Lake Hart, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,266 → $2,189
down 3.4%
Income
$44,265 → $121,000
up 173.4%
Population
385 → 426
up 10.6%
Renter share
83.6% → 84.5%
+0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
44.1% → 63.4%
+19.3 pts
Median age
28.7 → 26.2
-2.5 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in Lake Hart, FL has fallen by $77 per month, settling near $2,189 after starting the period at $2,266. Household income in the area moved from $44,265 to $121,000 across the same window, up 173.4% versus 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 176.8 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 385 to 426 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 44.1% to 63.4%. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Lake Hart, FL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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At $2,189/mo, how Lake Hart rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Lake Hart rent by bedroom count

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

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Lake Hart is $2,189/mo as of October 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $2,189/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($121,000/yr), Lake Hart ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Lake Hart?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (about $42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,189/mo in Lake Hart. The local median household income is $121,000/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in Lake Hart?

Rent in Lake Hart has risen 1.5% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 4.5% below its high of $2,292 in January 2025.

How does Lake Hart rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Lake Hart is in the middle among Florida cities for rent, ranking #130 of 289 tracked cities at $2,189/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Lake Hart changed +1.5%, against a typical +1.8% across the 270 Florida cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lake Hart?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Lake Hart ($2,189/mo) include Winter Park ($1,852/mo), Orlando ($1,889/mo), and Kissimmee ($1,926/mo).
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,189/mo, rent takes ~22% of Lake Hart's median household income ($121,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lake Hart 22%Benchmark 30%
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