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Lake Hart

Pop. 426·150th most expensive in Florida·Lake Hart rents have dropped 9.8%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$2,137/mo
Year-over-Year
-9.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
+$172
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Lake Hart · $2,137
More expensive than 66% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,137/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$85,000/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
$2,137
Research median
$2,137/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,644/yr
At $2,137/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 9.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-9.8% YoY, -1.6% 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
$2,407 → $2,137
down 11.2%
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 $270 per month, settling near $2,137 after starting the period at $2,407. 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 184.6 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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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Lake Hart is $2,137/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $2,137/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($121,000/yr), Lake Hart ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 9.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Hart an affordable city for renters?

Lake Hart is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,137/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($121,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lake Hart falls comfortably within that range.

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 $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,137/mo in Lake Hart. The local median household income is $121,000/yr, meaning the typical Lake Hart household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Lake Hart?

Rent in Lake Hart has decreased 9.8% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

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

Lake Hart is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #150 out of 288 tracked cities at $2,137/mo.

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

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Lake Hart ($2,137/mo): Winter Park ($1,787/mo), Orlando ($1,904/mo), Kissimmee ($2,046/mo).

What percentage of Lake Hart residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 84.5% of Lake Hart households are renters, while 15.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, Lake Hart has a strong rental market.

How does Lake Hart rent compare to the national average?

Lake Hart's median rent of $2,137/mo is $172 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #150 out of 288 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,137/mo, rent takes ~21% of Lake Hart's median household income ($121,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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