How much does it cost to rent in Sun City Center, FL?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Sun City Center, FL is $2,143. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Sun City Center cheaper than other Florida cities?

Sun City Center falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #149 out of 288 cities at $2,143/mo.

When was Sun City Center rent data last updated?

Sun City Center rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

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Sun City Center

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Pop. 33,548·149th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Sun City Center, FL

Median rent (all units)

$2,143/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.5%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

+$178

Rising (Monthly)

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Sun City Center · $2,143

More expensive than 66% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

59/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 5% below what Sun City Center's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,143/mo

Expected by trend

$2,247/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,770

1 BR

$1,900

2 BR

$2,230

3 BR

$2,860

4 BR+

$3,470

Research median

$2,230/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

$25,716/yr

At $2,143/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.5% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.5% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Sun City Center, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 38.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

33,548

Median income

$73,528

Median age

69.1

Renters

16%

Age distribution

12.6%

58.4%

Under 187.2%

18–349.9%

35–5411.8%

55–6412.6%

65+58.4%

Gender

41.8%

58.2%

Male41.8%

Female58.2%

Race & ethnicity

71.7%

14.1%

White71.7%

Black14.1%

Hispanic11.8%

Asian1.3%

Other1.1%

Education (25+)

25.4%

31.3%

38.5%

No HS diploma4.8%

HS diploma25.4%

Some college31.3%

Bachelor's+38.5%

Housing tenure

84%

16%

Owner84%

Renter16%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Sun City Center, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,982 → $2,143

up 8.1%

Income

$58,221 → $73,528

up 26.3%

Population

26,920 → 33,548

up 24.6%

Renter share

16.5% → 16%

-0.5 pts

Bachelor's+

37.4% → 38.5%

+1.1 pts

Median age

70.7 → 69.1

-1.6 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Sun City Center, FL paid around $1,982 a month. That figure now sits near $2,143, up 8.1% from the 2022 baseline. Median household income climbed from $58,221 to $73,528 between 2021 and 2024, a 26.3% shift. With wages climbing faster than rent over the same window, renters here have a bit more breathing room than they did five years back. Census counts show Sun City Center, FL adding about 6,628 residents over the five-year window, up 24.6% on net. Taken together, the five-year picture in Sun City Center, 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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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Sun City Center on your salary?

At $2,143/mo, how Sun City Center rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $87,866/yr · Rent = 29.3% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $62,384/yr · Rent = 41.2% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $71,861/yr · Rent = 35.8% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $128,442/yr · Rent = 20% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $164,117/yr · Rent = 15.7% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $58,413/yr · Rent = 44% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $52,740/yr · Rent = 48.8% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $65,007/yr · Rent = 39.6% income

stretched

By apartment size

Sun City Center rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Sun City Center. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

Tips for renters in Sun City Center

About renting in Sun City Center, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Sun City Center is $2,143/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,770/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,230/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,900/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,860/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($73,528/yr), Sun City Center ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Sun City Center an affordable city for renters?

Sun City Center is considered moderate for renters. At $2,143/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($73,528/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Sun City Center slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Sun City Center?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,143/mo in Sun City Center. The local median household income is $73,528/yr, meaning the typical Sun City Center household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Sun City Center?

Rent in Sun City Center has increased 1.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Sun City Center rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Sun City Center is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #149 out of 288 tracked cities at $2,143/mo.

What percentage of Sun City Center residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16% of Sun City Center households are renters, while 84% are owner-occupied. Sun City Center leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Sun City Center rent compare to the national average?

Sun City Center's median rent of $2,143/mo is $178 (9%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #149 out of 288 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

35%

MODERATE

At $2,143/mo, rent takes ~35% of Sun City Center's median household income ($73,528/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Sun City Center 35%Benchmark 30%

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