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Pinellas Park

Pop. 53,560·155th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Pinellas Park, FL
Median rent (all units)
$2,101/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
+$136
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Pinellas Park · $2,101
More expensive than 64% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
81/100
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Rents are 15% below what Pinellas Park's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,101/mo
Expected by trend
$2,479/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,540
1 BR
$1,660
2 BR
$1,945
3 BR
$2,490
4 BR+
$3,030
Research median
$1,945/mo

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

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,212/yr
At $2,101/mo median
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Rents are climbing (2.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.7% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pinellas Park, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,560
Median income
$63,432
Median age
44.5
Renters
31%
Age distribution
17.1%
19.7%
26.4%
14.4%
22.5%
Under 1817.1%
18–3419.7%
35–5426.4%
55–6414.4%
65+22.5%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
68.1%
14.3%
White68.1%
Black6.5%
Hispanic14.3%
Asian11.6%
Education (25+)
13.4%
29.9%
31.2%
25.5%
No HS diploma13.4%
HS diploma29.9%
Some college31.2%
Bachelor's+25.5%
Housing tenure
69%
31%
Owner69%
Renter31%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Pinellas Park, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,521 → $2,101
up 38.1%
Income
$54,111 → $63,432
up 17.2%
Population
53,130 → 53,560
up 0.8%
Renter share
31.5% → 31%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
23.3% → 25.5%
+2.2 pts

Five years ago, renters in Pinellas Park, FL paid around $1,521 a month. That figure now sits near $2,101, up 38.1% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in Pinellas Park, FL now reports about $63,432, up from $54,111 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 23.3% to 25.5% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Pinellas Park, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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About renting in Pinellas Park, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Pinellas Park is $2,101/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,540/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,945/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,660/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,490/mo.

At 40% of local median household income ($63,432/yr), Pinellas Park ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pinellas Park an affordable city for renters?

Pinellas Park is considered moderate for renters. At $2,101/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the local median household income ($63,432/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pinellas Park slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Pinellas Park?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,101/mo in Pinellas Park. The local median household income is $63,432/yr, meaning the typical Pinellas Park household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pinellas Park?

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

Which Pinellas Park neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Pinellas Park are 33781 ($2,046/mo), and 33782 ($2,119/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Pinellas Park is $2,101/mo.

How does Pinellas Park rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Pinellas Park is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #155 out of 288 tracked cities at $2,101/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Pinellas Park?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Pinellas Park ($2,101/mo): South Highpoint ($1,758/mo), Largo ($1,822/mo), Gulfport ($2,006/mo).

What percentage of Pinellas Park residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31% of Pinellas Park households are renters, while 69% are owner-occupied. Pinellas Park leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Pinellas Park rent compare to the national average?

Pinellas Park's median rent of $2,101/mo is $136 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #155 out of 288 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,101/mo, rent takes ~40% of Pinellas Park's median household income ($63,432/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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