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Sebring

Pop. 11,382·284th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Sebring, FL
Median rent (all units)
$1,542/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.6%
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
-$420
Rising (Monthly)
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Sebring · $1,542
More affordable than 73% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
86/100
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Rents are 18% below what Sebring's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$1,542/mo
Expected by trend
$1,878/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$875
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,275
3 BR
$1,570
4 BR+
$2,043
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,275/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,542 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
$18,504/yr
At $1,542/mo median
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Rents are climbing (1.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.6% YoY, +3.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Sebring, FL is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 21% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
11,382
Median income
$44,184
Median age
45.6
Renters
48.1%
Age distribution
19.9%
17.2%
23.6%
12.9%
26.4%
Under 1819.9%
18–3417.2%
35–5423.6%
55–6412.9%
65+26.4%
Gender
46%
54%
Male46%
Female54%
Race & ethnicity
53.1%
16.9%
29.1%
White53.1%
Black16.9%
Hispanic29.1%
Asian3.3%
Education (25+)
18.3%
31.4%
29.3%
21%
No HS diploma18.3%
HS diploma31.4%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+21%
Housing tenure
51.9%
48.1%
Owner51.9%
Renter48.1%

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

2020 vs 2026

How Sebring, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,012 → $1,542
up 52.4%
Income
$32,607 → $44,184
up 35.5%
Population
10,832 → 11,382
up 5.1%
Renter share
50.8% → 48.1%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
15.2% → 21%
+5.8 pts
Median age
46.8 → 45.6
-1.2 yrs

Since 2020, the typical rent in Sebring, FL has increased from $1,012 to $1,542, a 52.4% change over five years. Median household income rose from $32,607 to $44,184 between 2021 and 2024, a 35.5% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 5.1% since 2021, moving from about 10,832 residents to roughly 11,382. Renters now make up 48.1% of households, compared with 50.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 21% of adults here, versus 15.2% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in Sebring, FL reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Sebring is $1,542/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $875/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,275/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $980/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,570/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($44,184/yr), Sebring ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sebring an affordable city for renters?

Sebring is considered stretched for renters. At $1,542/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($44,184/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sebring significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Sebring?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,542/mo in Sebring. The local median household income is $44,184/yr, meaning the typical Sebring household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sebring?

Rent in Sebring has decreased 1.6% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Which Sebring neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Sebring are 33870 ($1,405/mo), 33876 ($1,550/mo), and 33872 ($1,613/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Sebring is $1,542/mo.

How does Sebring rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Sebring is one of the more affordable cities in Florida for rent, ranking #284 out of 291 tracked cities at $1,542/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Sebring?

Lake Placid is nearby and more affordable at $1,452/mo, which is $90 less than Sebring.

What percentage of Sebring residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.1% of Sebring households are renters, while 51.9% are owner-occupied. Sebring leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Sebring rent compare to the national average?

Sebring's median rent of $1,542/mo is $420 (21%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #284 out of 291 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $1,542/mo, rent takes ~42% of Sebring's median household income ($44,184/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Sebring 42%Benchmark 30%
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