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Port Orange

Pop. 64,767·253rd most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Port Orange, FL
Median rent (all units)
$1,732/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$233
Rising (Monthly)
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Port Orange · $1,732
More affordable than 59% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
78/100
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Rents are 14% below what Port Orange's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,732/mo
Expected by trend
$2,013/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,343
1 BR
$1,600
2 BR
$1,957
3 BR
$2,573
4 BR+
$2,760
Research median
$1,957/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
$20,784/yr
At $1,732/mo median
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Rents are climbing (1.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.4% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Port Orange, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 31.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
64,767
Median income
$74,426
Median age
46.9
Renters
24.4%
Age distribution
16.5%
20.3%
22.9%
15.1%
25.2%
Under 1816.5%
18–3420.3%
35–5422.9%
55–6415.1%
65+25.2%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
85.1%
White85.1%
Black3.6%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian2.7%
Other1.9%
Education (25+)
27%
35.3%
31.4%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma27%
Some college35.3%
Bachelor's+31.4%
Housing tenure
75.6%
24.4%
Owner75.6%
Renter24.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Port Orange, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,407 → $1,732
up 23.1%
Income
$58,530 → $74,426
up 27.2%
Population
62,197 → 64,767
up 4.1%
Renter share
27.5% → 24.4%
-3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
28.7% → 31.4%
+2.7 pts
Median age
46 → 46.9
+0.9 yrs

The median rent in Port Orange, FL stood at $1,407 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,732, reflecting a 23.1% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $58,530 in 2021 to $74,426 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. The population has grown by 4.1% since 2021, moving from about 62,197 residents to roughly 64,767. Renters now make up 24.4% of households, compared with 27.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 31.4% of adults here, versus 28.7% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Port Orange, FL market of 2021.

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About renting in Port Orange, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Port Orange is $1,732/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,343/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,957/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,600/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,573/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($74,426/yr), Port Orange ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Port Orange an affordable city for renters?

Port Orange is considered affordable for renters. At $1,732/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($74,426/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Port Orange falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Port Orange?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,732/mo in Port Orange. The local median household income is $74,426/yr, meaning the typical Port Orange household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Port Orange?

Rent in Port Orange has increased 1.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Port Orange neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Port Orange are 32127 ($1,683/mo), 32129 ($1,711/mo), and 32128 ($1,844/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Port Orange is $1,732/mo.

How does Port Orange rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Port Orange is one of the more affordable cities in Florida for rent, ranking #253 out of 288 tracked cities at $1,732/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Port Orange?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Port Orange ($1,732/mo): Daytona Beach ($1,565/mo), Holly Hill ($1,582/mo), South Daytona ($1,632/mo).

What percentage of Port Orange residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.4% of Port Orange households are renters, while 75.6% are owner-occupied. Port Orange leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Port Orange rent compare to the national average?

Port Orange's median rent of $1,732/mo is $233 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #253 out of 288 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,732/mo, rent takes ~28% of Port Orange's median household income ($74,426/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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