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Seminole

Pop. 19,396·111th most expensive in Florida·Seminole rents are up 7.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,318/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
+$353
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Seminole · $2,318
More expensive than 73% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
64/100
Good value
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Rents are 7% below what Seminole's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,318/mo
Expected by trend
$2,491/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
Research median
$2,430/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
$27,816/yr
At $2,318/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.3% YoY, +2.8% 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 → $2,318
up 55.7%
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 $2,318, a 55.7% 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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By apartment size

Seminole rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Seminole, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Seminole is $2,318/mo as of July 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 37% of local median household income ($75,774/yr), Seminole ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Seminole an affordable city for renters?

Seminole is considered moderate for renters. At $2,318/mo, rent takes approximately 37% 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 $93,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,318/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 7.3% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Seminole neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Seminole are 33772 ($2,010/mo), 33777 ($2,459/mo), and 33776 ($2,999/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Seminole is $2,318/mo.

How does Seminole rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Seminole is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #111 out of 288 tracked cities at $2,318/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Seminole?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Seminole ($2,318/mo): Largo ($1,822/mo), Pinellas Park ($2,101/mo), Madeira Beach ($2,214/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 $2,318/mo is $353 (18%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #111 out of 288 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
37%
MODERATE

At $2,318/mo, rent takes ~37% of Seminole's median household income ($75,774/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Seminole 37%Benchmark 30%
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