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Pine Hills

Pop. 80,105·202nd most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Pine Hills, FL
Median rent (all units)
$1,941/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Month-over-Month
+3.4%
vs US Median
-$24
Rising (Monthly)
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Pine Hills · $1,941
More expensive than 56% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
70/100
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Rents are 10% below what Pine Hills's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,941/mo
Expected by trend
$2,155/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,410
1 BR
$1,480
2 BR
$1,680
3 BR
$2,130
4 BR+
$2,570
Research median
$1,680/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
$23,292/yr
At $1,941/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pine Hills, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
80,105
Median income
$58,673
Median age
35
Renters
44.6%
Age distribution
25.8%
24.3%
27%
12.1%
Under 1825.8%
18–3424.3%
35–5427%
55–6410.9%
65+12.1%
Gender
45.8%
54.2%
Male45.8%
Female54.2%
Race & ethnicity
12.6%
75.1%
White12.6%
Black75.1%
Hispanic12.2%
Asian2.9%
Education (25+)
19.4%
39.3%
25.9%
15.3%
No HS diploma19.4%
HS diploma39.3%
Some college25.9%
Bachelor's+15.3%
Housing tenure
55.4%
44.6%
Owner55.4%
Renter44.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Pine Hills, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,359 → $1,941
up 42.8%
Income
$46,199 → $58,673
up 27.0%
Population
84,289 → 80,105
down 5.0%
Renter share
47.1% → 44.6%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
15.1% → 15.3%
+0.2 pts
Median age
32 → 35
+3.0 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Pine Hills, FL has increased by $582 per month, settling near $1,941 after starting the period at $1,359. Census figures show median household income at $58,673 today, compared with $46,199 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 15.8 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 84,289 to 80,105 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.0% change. About 44.6% of households rent today, against 47.1% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Pine Hills rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Pine Hills, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Pine Hills is $1,941/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,410/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,680/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,480/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,130/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($58,673/yr), Pine Hills ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pine Hills an affordable city for renters?

Pine Hills is considered moderate for renters. At $1,941/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($58,673/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pine Hills slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Pine Hills?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,941/mo in Pine Hills. The local median household income is $58,673/yr, meaning the typical Pine Hills household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pine Hills?

Rent in Pine Hills has increased 2.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Pine Hills rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Pine Hills is one of the more affordable cities in Florida for rent, ranking #202 out of 288 tracked cities at $1,941/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pine Hills?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Pine Hills ($1,941/mo): Altamonte Springs ($1,718/mo), Winter Park ($1,787/mo), Orlando ($1,904/mo).

What percentage of Pine Hills residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.6% of Pine Hills households are renters, while 55.4% are owner-occupied. Pine Hills leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Pine Hills rent compare to the national average?

Pine Hills's median rent of $1,941/mo is $24 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #202 out of 288 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $1,941/mo, rent takes ~40% of Pine Hills's median household income ($58,673/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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