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Seminole

Pop. 19,396·114th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Seminole, FL
Median rent (all units)
$2,271/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.6%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
+$309
Falling (Monthly)
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Seminole · $2,271
More expensive than 72% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
69/100
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Rents are 9% below what Seminole's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,271/mo
Expected by trend
$2,503/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,923
1 BR
$2,073
2 BR
$2,430
3 BR
$3,110
4 BR+
$3,787
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,430/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,271 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
$27,252/yr
At $2,271/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.6% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Seminole, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 36.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,396
Median income
$75,774
Median age
55.3
Renters
27.3%
Age distribution
13.2%
13.8%
22.6%
16.8%
33.5%
Under 1813.2%
18–3413.8%
35–5422.6%
55–6416.8%
65+33.5%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
81.5%
White81.5%
Black2.7%
Hispanic11.2%
Asian3.2%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
22.8%
35.7%
36.3%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma22.8%
Some college35.7%
Bachelor's+36.3%
Housing tenure
72.7%
27.3%
Owner72.7%
Renter27.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Seminole, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,489 → $2,271
up 52.5%
Income
$63,352 → $75,774
up 19.6%
Population
19,224 → 19,396
up 0.9%
Renter share
26.5% → 27.3%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
34.5% → 36.3%
+1.8 pts
Median age
53.2 → 55.3
+2.1 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in Seminole, FL has increased from $1,489 to $2,271, a 52.5% change over five years. Median household income rose from $63,352 to $75,774 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.6% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in Seminole, 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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Seminole rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Seminole, FL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Seminole is $2,271/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,923/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,430/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,073/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,110/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($75,774/yr), Seminole ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Seminole an affordable city for renters?

Seminole is considered moderate for renters. At $2,271/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($75,774/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Seminole slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Seminole?

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 $2,271/mo in Seminole. The local median household income is $75,774/yr, meaning the typical Seminole household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Seminole?

Rent in Seminole has increased 4.6% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Seminole neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Seminole are 33772 ($2,070/mo), 33777 ($2,354/mo), and 33776 ($3,198/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Seminole is $2,271/mo.

How does Seminole rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Seminole is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #114 out of 291 tracked cities at $2,271/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Seminole?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Seminole ($2,271/mo): Largo ($1,826/mo), Pinellas Park ($2,101/mo), Madeira Beach ($2,138/mo).

What percentage of Seminole residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.3% of Seminole households are renters, while 72.7% are owner-occupied. Seminole leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Seminole rent compare to the national average?

Seminole's median rent of $2,271/mo is $309 (16%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #114 out of 291 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,271/mo, rent takes ~36% of Seminole's median household income ($75,774/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Seminole 36%Benchmark 30%
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