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Ponte Vedra

·27th most expensive in Florida·One of the pricier rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$3,281/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
+$1,349
Reported rents
Rising (Monthly)
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Ponte Vedra · $3,281
More expensive than 94% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
55% of income
EXPENSIVE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $3,281/mo, rent takes about 55% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$131,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ponte Vedra's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,070
1 BR
$2,180
2 BR
$2,600
3 BR
$3,250
4 BR+
$4,120
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,600/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,281 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in Ponte Vedra usually run 1.1% below trend in January and 1.2% above it in July, about $75 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in Ponte Vedra is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in Ponte Vedra changed +2.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 270 Florida cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

Cheaper nearby

Ponte Vedra Beach, 2 miles away, rents for 22% less ($2,546/mo), about $8,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Ponte Vedra. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series.

Annual cost
$39,372/yr
At $3,281/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (2.9% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.9% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Ponte Vedra, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,613 → $3,281
up 25.6%

Since 2021, the typical rent in Ponte Vedra, FL has increased from $2,613 to $3,281, a 25.6% change over five years. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Ponte Vedra, FL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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At $3,281/mo, how Ponte Vedra rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

By apartment size

Ponte Vedra rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Ponte Vedra. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Ponte Vedra, FL

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Ponte Vedra is $3,281/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,070/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,600/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,180/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,250/mo.

At 55% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Ponte Vedra ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in Ponte Vedra?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $131,000/year (about $63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,281/mo in Ponte Vedra.

Is rent going up or down in Ponte Vedra?

Rent in Ponte Vedra has risen 2.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in Ponte Vedra?

Asking rents in Ponte Vedra are usually lowest in January, about 1.1% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $75 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does Ponte Vedra rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Ponte Vedra is one of the pricier among Florida cities for rent, ranking #27 of 289 tracked cities at $3,281/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Ponte Vedra changed +2.9%, against a typical +1.8% across the 270 Florida cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ponte Vedra?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Ponte Vedra ($3,281/mo) include Saint Johns ($1,962/mo), Jacksonville Beach ($2,470/mo), and Ponte Vedra Beach ($2,546/mo).
Income Affordability
55%
EXPENSIVE

At $3,281/mo, rent takes ~55% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ponte Vedra 55%Benchmark 30%
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