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Port Saint Lucie

·84th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Port Saint Lucie, FL
Median rent (all units)
$2,423/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
+$458
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Port Saint Lucie · $2,423
More expensive than 77% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
53/100
Fairly priced
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Rents are right about where Port Saint Lucie's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,423/mo
Expected by trend
$2,459/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,653
1 BR
$1,720
2 BR
$2,048
3 BR
$2,848
4 BR+
$3,097
Research median
$2,048/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
$29,076/yr
At $2,423/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 4.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.6% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
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2022 vs 2026

How Port Saint Lucie, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,167 → $2,423
up 11.8%

Compared with 2022, rent in Port Saint Lucie, FL has climbed by $256 per month, settling near $2,423 after starting the period at $2,167. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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At $2,423/mo, how Port Saint Lucie rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Port Saint Lucie rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Port Saint Lucie. Click any size for full breakdown.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Port Saint Lucie is $2,423/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,653/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,048/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,720/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,848/mo.

At 40% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Port Saint Lucie ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Port Saint Lucie an affordable city for renters?

Port Saint Lucie is considered moderate for renters. At $2,423/mo, rent takes approximately 40% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Port Saint Lucie slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Port Saint Lucie?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,423/mo in Port Saint Lucie.

Is rent going up or down in Port Saint Lucie?

Rent in Port Saint Lucie has increased 4.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Port Saint Lucie neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Port Saint Lucie are 34952 ($1,991/mo), 34983 ($2,315/mo), and 34986 ($2,327/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Port Saint Lucie is $2,423/mo.

How does Port Saint Lucie rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Port Saint Lucie is one of the pricier cities in Florida for rent, ranking #84 out of 288 tracked cities at $2,423/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Port Saint Lucie?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Port Saint Lucie ($2,423/mo): Fort Pierce ($1,955/mo), Stuart ($2,229/mo), Jensen Beach ($2,414/mo).

How does Port Saint Lucie rent compare to the national average?

Port Saint Lucie's median rent of $2,423/mo is $458 (23%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #84 out of 288 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,423/mo, rent takes ~40% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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