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

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Tavares, FL is $2,107. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Tavares cheaper than other Florida cities?

Tavares falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #157 out of 291 cities at $2,107/mo.

When was Tavares rent data last updated?

Tavares 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 Tavares, FL?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Tavares, FL at $1,680 per month, which is 20% below the $2,107 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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Pop. 20,463·157th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Tavares, FL

Median rent (all units)

$2,107/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.6%

Month-over-Month

+1.9%

vs US Median

+$145

Rising (Monthly)

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Tavares · $2,107

More expensive than 64% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

60/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

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

Actual rent

$2,107/mo

Expected by trend

$2,218/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,410

1 BR

$1,480

2 BR

$1,680

3 BR

$2,130

4 BR+

$2,570

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$1,680/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,107 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

$25,284/yr

At $2,107/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 2.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Tavares, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

20,463

Median income

$58,886

Median age

53.1

Renters

23.2%

Age distribution

14.7%

18%

20%

35.9%

Under 1814.7%

18–3418%

35–5420%

55–6411.4%

65+35.9%

Gender

47.8%

52.2%

Male47.8%

Female52.2%

Race & ethnicity

71.8%

16.2%

White71.8%

Black8.6%

Hispanic16.2%

Asian2.4%

Other1%

Education (25+)

30%

33.7%

25.9%

No HS diploma10.4%

HS diploma30%

Some college33.7%

Bachelor's+25.9%

Housing tenure

76.8%

23.2%

Owner76.8%

Renter23.2%

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

2022 vs 2026

How Tavares, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,857 → $2,107

up 13.5%

Income

$49,313 → $58,886

up 19.4%

Population

18,290 → 20,463

up 11.9%

Renter share

29% → 23.2%

-5.8 pts

Bachelor's+

25.2% → 25.9%

+0.7 pts

Median age

54.1 → 53.1

-1.0 yrs

Compared with 2022, rent in Tavares, FL has climbed by $250 per month, settling near $2,107 after starting the period at $1,857. On the earnings side, the typical household in Tavares, FL now reports about $58,886, up from $49,313 in 2021. Income growth outran rent by about 5.9 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. Headcount in the area went from 18,290 to 20,463 between 2021 and 2024, a 11.9% change. About 23.2% of households rent today, against 29% in 2021. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Tavares, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Tavares on your salary?

At $2,107/mo, how Tavares rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $87,866/yr · Rent = 28.8% income

affordable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $62,384/yr · Rent = 40.5% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $71,861/yr · Rent = 35.2% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $128,442/yr · Rent = 19.7% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $164,117/yr · Rent = 15.4% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $58,413/yr · Rent = 43.3% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $52,740/yr · Rent = 47.9% income

rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $65,007/yr · Rent = 38.9% income

stretched

By apartment size

Tavares rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Tavares, FL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Tavares is $2,107/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,410/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,680/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,480/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,130/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($58,886/yr), Tavares ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Tavares an affordable city for renters?

Tavares is considered stretched for renters. At $2,107/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($58,886/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Tavares significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Tavares?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,107/mo in Tavares. The local median household income is $58,886/yr, meaning the typical Tavares household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Tavares?

Rent in Tavares has increased 2.6% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Tavares rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Tavares is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #157 out of 291 tracked cities at $2,107/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Tavares?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Tavares ($2,107/mo): Fruitland Park ($1,470/mo), Leesburg ($1,734/mo), Eustis ($1,822/mo).

What percentage of Tavares residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.2% of Tavares households are renters, while 76.8% are owner-occupied. Tavares leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Tavares rent compare to the national average?

Tavares's median rent of $2,107/mo is $145 (7%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #157 out of 291 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

43%

STRETCHED

At $2,107/mo, rent takes ~43% of Tavares's median household income ($58,886/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Tavares 43%Benchmark 30%

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