How much does it cost to rent in Seffner, FL?

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Seffner, FL is $2,209. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Seffner cheaper than other Florida cities?

Seffner falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #125 out of 291 cities at $2,209/mo.

When was Seffner rent data last updated?

Seffner rent data reflects August 2026 and was last refreshed on August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

What is the Fair Market Rent in Seffner, FL?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Seffner, FL at $1,880 per month, which is 15% below the $2,209 market median. Fair Market Rent is the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) payment standard. It is a 40th-percentile gross rent that includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash, and HUD updates it once a year, so it measures something different from current market asking rent.

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Seffner

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Pop. 8,885·125th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Seffner, FL

Median rent (all units)

$2,209/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.0%

Month-over-Month

+2.2%

vs US Median

+$247

Rising (Monthly)

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Seffner · $2,209

More expensive than 69% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

58/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% below what Seffner's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,209/mo

Expected by trend

$2,296/mo

The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Seffner's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,490

1 BR

$1,600

2 BR

$1,880

3 BR

$2,410

4 BR+

$2,930

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,880/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,209 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

$26,508/yr

At $2,209/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.0% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Seffner, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 32.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

8,885

Median income

$93,333

Median age

38.8

Renters

16.5%

Age distribution

25.8%

19.4%

27.7%

16.1%

Under 1825.8%

18–3419.4%

35–5427.7%

55–6411%

65+16.1%

Gender

46.2%

53.8%

Male46.2%

Female53.8%

Race & ethnicity

54.8%

18.6%

25.6%

White54.8%

Black18.6%

Hispanic25.6%

Asian1.8%

Education (25+)

33.1%

27.5%

32.3%

No HS diploma7.2%

HS diploma33.1%

Some college27.5%

Bachelor's+32.3%

Housing tenure

83.5%

16.5%

Owner83.5%

Renter16.5%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Seffner, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,858 → $2,209

up 18.9%

Income

$78,204 → $93,333

up 19.3%

Population

8,484 → 8,885

up 4.7%

Renter share

16.8% → 16.5%

-0.3 pts

Bachelor's+

27.1% → 32.3%

+5.2 pts

Median age

39.3 → 38.8

-0.5 yrs

The median rent in Seffner, FL stood at $1,858 in 2022 and currently runs about $2,209, reflecting a 18.9% increase over the period. Household income in the area moved from $78,204 to $93,333 across the same window, up 19.3% versus 2021. The population has grown by 4.7% since 2021, moving from about 8,484 residents to roughly 8,885. College-educated residents now make up 32.3% of adults here, versus 27.1% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Seffner, FL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Seffner on your salary?

At $2,209/mo, how Seffner rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $87,866/yr · Rent = 30.2% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $62,384/yr · Rent = 42.5% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $71,861/yr · Rent = 36.9% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $128,442/yr · Rent = 20.6% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $164,117/yr · Rent = 16.2% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $58,413/yr · Rent = 45.4% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $52,740/yr · Rent = 50.3% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $65,007/yr · Rent = 40.8% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Seffner rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Seffner. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Seffner, FL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Seffner is $2,209/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,490/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,880/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,600/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,410/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($93,333/yr), Seffner ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Seffner an affordable city for renters?

Seffner is considered affordable for renters. At $2,209/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($93,333/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Seffner falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Seffner?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $88,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,209/mo in Seffner. The local median household income is $93,333/yr, meaning the typical Seffner household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Seffner?

Rent in Seffner has increased 5.0% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Seffner rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Seffner is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #125 out of 291 tracked cities at $2,209/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Seffner?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Seffner ($2,209/mo): Brandon ($1,623/mo), Temple Terrace ($1,794/mo), Tampa ($1,992/mo).

What percentage of Seffner residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.5% of Seffner households are renters, while 83.5% are owner-occupied. Seffner leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Seffner rent compare to the national average?

Seffner's median rent of $2,209/mo is $247 (13%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #125 out of 291 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

28%

AFFORDABLE

At $2,209/mo, rent takes ~28% of Seffner's median household income ($93,333/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Seffner 28%Benchmark 30%

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