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Saint Johns

·186th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Saint Johns, FL
Median rent (all units)
$1,998/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.4%
Month-over-Month
+1.7%
vs US Median
+$33
Rising (Monthly)
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Saint Johns · $1,998
More expensive than 59% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
66/100
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Rents are 8% below what Saint Johns's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,998/mo
Expected by trend
$2,167/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Saint Johns's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,489
1 BR
$1,568
2 BR
$1,870
3 BR
$2,338
4 BR+
$2,964
Research median
$1,870/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,976/yr
At $1,998/mo median
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Rents are climbing (2.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.4% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Saint Johns, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,586 → $1,998
up 26.0%

Rent in Saint Johns, FL has climbed 26.0% since 2021, going from about $1,586 per month to roughly $1,998 today. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the Saint Johns, FL market of 2021.

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Saint Johns rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Saint Johns is $1,998/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,489/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,870/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,568/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,338/mo.

At 33% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Saint Johns ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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Is Saint Johns an affordable city for renters?

Saint Johns is considered moderate for renters. At $1,998/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Saint Johns slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,998/mo in Saint Johns.

Is rent going up or down in Saint Johns?

Rent in Saint Johns has increased 2.4% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

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

Saint Johns is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #186 out of 288 tracked cities at $1,998/mo.

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

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Saint Johns ($1,998/mo): Orange Park ($1,745/mo), Fleming Island ($1,871/mo).

How does Saint Johns rent compare to the national average?

Saint Johns's median rent of $1,998/mo is $33 (2%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #186 out of 288 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,998/mo, rent takes ~33% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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