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Oviedo

Pop. 40,599·135th most expensive in Florida·Oviedo rents are up 7.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,169/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
+$204
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Oviedo · $2,169
More expensive than 68% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
66/100
Good value
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Rents are 8% below what Oviedo's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,169/mo
Expected by trend
$2,361/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,090
1 BR
$2,205
2 BR
$2,500
3 BR
$3,170
4 BR+
$3,780
Research median
$2,500/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,028/yr
At $2,169/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.8% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Oviedo, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 55.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,599
Median income
$117,070
Median age
37.6
Renters
23.3%
Age distribution
25.5%
20.8%
29.2%
13.4%
Under 1825.5%
18–3420.8%
35–5429.2%
55–6413.4%
65+11.1%
Gender
49%
51%
Male49%
Female51%
Race & ethnicity
62.7%
23.4%
White62.7%
Black8.5%
Hispanic23.4%
Asian6.6%
Education (25+)
13.2%
27.1%
55.5%
No HS diploma4.2%
HS diploma13.2%
Some college27.1%
Bachelor's+55.5%
Housing tenure
76.7%
23.3%
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Oviedo, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,611 → $2,169
up 34.6%
Income
$103,882 → $117,070
up 12.7%
Population
39,405 → 40,599
up 3.0%
Renter share
21.4% → 23.3%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
53.5% → 55.5%
+2.0 pts
Median age
36.7 → 37.6
+0.9 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Oviedo, FL has increased by $558 per month, settling near $2,169 after starting the period at $1,611. Median household income grew from $103,882 to $117,070 between 2021 and 2024, a 12.7% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 21.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 39,405 to 40,599 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.0% change. About 23.3% of households rent today, against 21.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 53.5% to 55.5%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Oviedo, 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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About renting in Oviedo, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Oviedo is $2,169/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,090/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,500/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,205/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,170/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($117,070/yr), Oviedo ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Oviedo an affordable city for renters?

Oviedo is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,169/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($117,070/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Oviedo falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Oviedo?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,169/mo in Oviedo. The local median household income is $117,070/yr, meaning the typical Oviedo household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Oviedo?

Rent in Oviedo has increased 7.8% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Oviedo neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Oviedo are 32765 ($2,139/mo), and 32766 ($3,006/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Oviedo is $2,169/mo.

How does Oviedo rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Oviedo is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #135 out of 288 tracked cities at $2,169/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Oviedo?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Oviedo ($2,169/mo): Winter Park ($1,787/mo), Sanford ($1,837/mo), Casselberry ($1,891/mo).

What percentage of Oviedo residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.3% of Oviedo households are renters, while 76.7% are owner-occupied. Oviedo leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Oviedo rent compare to the national average?

Oviedo's median rent of $2,169/mo is $204 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #135 out of 288 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,169/mo, rent takes ~22% of Oviedo's median household income ($117,070/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Oviedo 22%Benchmark 30%
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