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Port Saint Lucie

·91st most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Port Saint Lucie, FL
Median rent (all units)
$2,399/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.4%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
+$437
Falling (Monthly)
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Port Saint Lucie · $2,399
More expensive than 76% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
55/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 2% below what Port Saint Lucie's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,399/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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,048/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,399 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: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$28,788/yr
At $2,399/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.4% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
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2022 vs 2026

How Port Saint Lucie, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,167 → $2,399
up 10.7%

Compared with 2022, rent in Port Saint Lucie, FL has climbed by $232 per month, settling near $2,399 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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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: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Port Saint Lucie is $2,399/mo as of August 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 3.4% 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 $2,399/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 $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,399/mo in Port Saint Lucie.

Is rent going up or down in Port Saint Lucie?

Rent in Port Saint Lucie has increased 3.4% over the past year as of August 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 ($2,011/mo), 34986 ($2,283/mo), and 34984 ($2,302/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Port Saint Lucie is $2,399/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 #91 out of 291 tracked cities at $2,399/mo.

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

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Port Saint Lucie ($2,399/mo): Fort Pierce ($1,974/mo), Stuart ($2,177/mo).

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

Port Saint Lucie's median rent of $2,399/mo is $437 (22%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #91 out of 291 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,399/mo, rent takes ~40% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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