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Saint Cloud

·116th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Saint Cloud, FL
Median rent (all units)
$2,273/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
+$308
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Saint Cloud · $2,273
More expensive than 72% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
74/100
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Rents are 12% below what Saint Cloud's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,273/mo
Expected by trend
$2,576/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Saint Cloud's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,788
1 BR
$1,885
2 BR
$2,138
3 BR
$2,715
4 BR+
$3,240
Research median
$2,138/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
$27,276/yr
At $2,273/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Saint Cloud, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,734 → $2,273
up 31.1%

Since 2021, the typical rent in Saint Cloud, FL has climbed from $1,734 to $2,273, a 31.1% change over five years. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Saint Cloud, FL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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At $2,273/mo, how Saint Cloud rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

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Saint Cloud rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Saint Cloud, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Saint Cloud is $2,273/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,788/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,138/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,885/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,715/mo.

At 38% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Saint Cloud ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Saint Cloud an affordable city for renters?

Saint Cloud is considered moderate for renters. At $2,273/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Saint Cloud slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Saint Cloud?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $91,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,273/mo in Saint Cloud.

Is rent going up or down in Saint Cloud?

Rent in Saint Cloud has increased 2.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Saint Cloud neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Saint Cloud are 34769 ($1,900/mo), 34772 ($2,260/mo), and 34773 ($2,381/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Saint Cloud is $2,273/mo.

How does Saint Cloud rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Saint Cloud is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #116 out of 288 tracked cities at $2,273/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Saint Cloud?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Saint Cloud ($2,273/mo): Orlando ($1,904/mo), Poinciana ($1,932/mo), Kissimmee ($2,046/mo).

How does Saint Cloud rent compare to the national average?

Saint Cloud's median rent of $2,273/mo is $308 (16%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #116 out of 288 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $2,273/mo, rent takes ~38% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Saint Cloud 38%Benchmark 30%
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