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Orange City

Pop. 14,372·244th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Orange City, FL
Median rent (all units)
$1,766/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$199
Stable (Monthly)
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Orange City · $1,766
More affordable than 56% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
48/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are right about where Orange City's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$1,766/mo
Expected by trend
$1,751/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,460
2 BR
$1,790
3 BR
$2,350
4 BR+
$2,530
Research median
$1,790/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$21,192/yr
At $1,766/mo median
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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 (+1.8% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Orange City, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,372
Median income
$57,800
Median age
44.2
Renters
41.3%
Age distribution
20.5%
16.1%
25.6%
12.1%
25.6%
Under 1820.5%
18–3416.1%
35–5425.6%
55–6412.1%
65+25.6%
Gender
46.1%
53.9%
Male46.1%
Female53.9%
Race & ethnicity
71.2%
19.1%
White71.2%
Black6.2%
Hispanic19.1%
Asian4.5%
Education (25+)
12.5%
27.8%
33%
26.7%
No HS diploma12.5%
HS diploma27.8%
Some college33%
Bachelor's+26.7%
Housing tenure
58.7%
41.3%
Owner58.7%
Renter41.3%

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

2023 vs 2026

How Orange City, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,703 → $1,766
up 3.7%
Income
$45,698 → $57,800
up 26.5%
Population
12,748 → 14,372
up 12.7%
Renter share
43% → 41.3%
-1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
26.1% → 26.7%
+0.6 pts
Median age
45.8 → 44.2
-1.6 yrs

Rent in Orange City, FL has climbed 3.7% since 2023, going from about $1,703 per month to roughly $1,766 today. Household income in the area moved from $45,698 to $57,800 across the same window, up 26.5% versus 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 22.8 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 12,748 to 14,372 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.7% change. About 41.3% of households rent today, against 43% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Orange City, FL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Orange City rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Orange City, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Orange City is $1,766/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,230/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,790/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,460/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,350/mo.

At 37% of local median household income ($57,800/yr), Orange City ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Orange City an affordable city for renters?

Orange City is considered moderate for renters. At $1,766/mo, rent takes approximately 37% of the local median household income ($57,800/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Orange City slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Orange City?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,766/mo in Orange City. The local median household income is $57,800/yr, meaning the typical Orange City household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Orange City?

Rent in Orange City has increased 1.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Orange City rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Orange City is one of the more affordable cities in Florida for rent, ranking #244 out of 288 tracked cities at $1,766/mo.

What percentage of Orange City residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.3% of Orange City households are renters, while 58.7% are owner-occupied. Orange City leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Orange City rent compare to the national average?

Orange City's median rent of $1,766/mo is $199 (10%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #244 out of 288 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $1,766/mo, rent takes ~37% of Orange City's median household income ($57,800/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Orange City 37%Benchmark 30%
State income taxNone
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