How much does it cost to rent in Ormond Beach, FL?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Ormond Beach, FL is $2,083. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Ormond Beach cheaper than other Florida cities?

Ormond Beach falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #160 out of 288 cities at $2,083/mo.

When was Ormond Beach rent data last updated?

Ormond Beach rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Ormond Beach

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Pop. 43,976·160th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Ormond Beach, FL

Median rent (all units)

$2,083/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

+$118

Rising (Monthly)

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Ormond Beach · $2,083

More expensive than 63% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

65/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 8% below what Ormond Beach's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,083/mo

Expected by trend

$2,254/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Ormond Beach's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,200

1 BR

$1,425

2 BR

$1,750

3 BR

$2,300

4 BR+

$2,470

Research median

$1,750/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

$24,996/yr

At $2,083/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Ormond Beach, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 36.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

43,976

Median income

$69,177

Median age

53.6

Renters

20.8%

Age distribution

17.2%

13%

21.4%

14.9%

33.5%

Under 1817.2%

18–3413%

35–5421.4%

55–6414.9%

65+33.5%

Gender

46.4%

53.6%

Male46.4%

Female53.6%

Race & ethnicity

80.8%

White80.8%

Black8.1%

Hispanic5.1%

Asian3%

Other3%

Education (25+)

25.1%

32.2%

36.5%

No HS diploma6.3%

HS diploma25.1%

Some college32.2%

Bachelor's+36.5%

Housing tenure

79.2%

20.8%

Owner79.2%

Renter20.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Ormond Beach, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,501 → $2,083

up 38.8%

Income

$60,229 → $69,177

up 14.9%

Population

42,707 → 43,976

up 3.0%

Renter share

25% → 20.8%

-4.2 pts

Bachelor's+

33.9% → 36.5%

+2.6 pts

Median age

51.5 → 53.6

+2.1 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Ormond Beach, FL has climbed from $1,501 to $2,083, a 38.8% change over five years. Median household income rose from $60,229 to $69,177 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.9% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.0% since 2021, moving from about 42,707 residents to roughly 43,976. Renters now make up 20.8% of households, compared with 25% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 36.5% of adults here, versus 33.9% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Ormond Beach, FL reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Ormond Beach on your salary?

At $2,083/mo, how Ormond Beach rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $87,866/yr · Rent = 28.4% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $62,384/yr · Rent = 40.1% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $71,861/yr · Rent = 34.8% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $128,442/yr · Rent = 19.5% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $164,117/yr · Rent = 15.2% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $58,413/yr · Rent = 42.8% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $52,740/yr · Rent = 47.4% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $65,007/yr · Rent = 38.5% income

stretched

By apartment size

Ormond Beach rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Ormond Beach. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Ormond Beach, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Ormond Beach is $2,083/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,200/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,750/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,425/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,300/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($69,177/yr), Ormond Beach ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ormond Beach an affordable city for renters?

Ormond Beach is considered moderate for renters. At $2,083/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($69,177/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ormond Beach slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Ormond Beach?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,083/mo in Ormond Beach. The local median household income is $69,177/yr, meaning the typical Ormond Beach household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ormond Beach?

Rent in Ormond Beach has increased 3.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Ormond Beach neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Ormond Beach are 32174 ($2,009/mo), and 32176 ($2,226/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Ormond Beach is $2,083/mo.

How does Ormond Beach rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Ormond Beach is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #160 out of 288 tracked cities at $2,083/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ormond Beach?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ormond Beach ($2,083/mo): Daytona Beach ($1,565/mo), Holly Hill ($1,582/mo), South Daytona ($1,632/mo).

What percentage of Ormond Beach residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.8% of Ormond Beach households are renters, while 79.2% are owner-occupied. Ormond Beach leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Ormond Beach rent compare to the national average?

Ormond Beach's median rent of $2,083/mo is $118 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #160 out of 288 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

36%

MODERATE

At $2,083/mo, rent takes ~36% of Ormond Beach's median household income ($69,177/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ormond Beach 36%Benchmark 30%

State income taxNone

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