How much does it cost to rent in The Villages, FL?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in The Villages, FL is $2,256. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is The Villages cheaper than other Florida cities?

The Villages falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #121 out of 288 cities at $2,256/mo.

When was The Villages rent data last updated?

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

Is The Villages a renter's market or a landlord's market?

Based on RentDataNow's Rent Market Meter, The Villages is currently a renter's market. Rents are softening (down 6.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage. The meter is derived from rent-price momentum (year-over-year and month-over-month change), not inventory levels.

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The Villages

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Pop. 83,498·121st most expensive in Florida·The Villages rents have dropped 6.9%, currently a renter's market

Median rent (all units)

$2,256/mo

Year-over-Year

-6.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

+$291

Stable (Monthly)

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The Villages · $2,256

More expensive than 71% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Rent Reality Score

76/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 13% below what The Villages's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,256/mo

Expected by trend

$2,599/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,590

1 BR

$1,620

2 BR

$2,085

3 BR

$2,605

4 BR+

$3,090

Research median

$2,085/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

$27,072/yr

At $2,256/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Renter's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are softening (down 6.9% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.

Based on rent-price momentum (-6.9% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

The Villages, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 42.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

83,498

Median income

$77,622

Median age

74.1

Renters

6.7%

Age distribution

85.2%

Under 180.7%

18–341%

35–543.2%

55–6410%

65+85.2%

Gender

46.2%

53.8%

Male46.2%

Female53.8%

Race & ethnicity

95.2%

White95.2%

Black1%

Hispanic1.6%

Asian1%

Other1.2%

Education (25+)

22.8%

31.1%

42.8%

No HS diploma3.3%

HS diploma22.8%

Some college31.1%

Bachelor's+42.8%

Housing tenure

93.3%

Owner93.3%

Renter6.7%

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

2022 vs 2026

How The Villages, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,915 → $2,256

up 17.8%

Income

$67,239 → $77,622

up 15.4%

Population

76,415 → 83,498

up 9.3%

Renter share

4.9% → 6.7%

+1.8 pts

Bachelor's+

42.8% → 42.8%

+0.0 pts

Median age

72.7 → 74.1

+1.4 yrs

Since 2022, the typical rent in The Villages, FL has climbed from $1,915 to $2,256, a 17.8% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in The Villages, FL now reports about $77,622, up from $67,239 in 2021. The population has grown by 9.3% since 2021, moving from about 76,415 residents to roughly 83,498. Renters now make up 6.7% of households, compared with 4.9% five years ago. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and The Villages, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in The Villages on your salary?

At $2,256/mo, how The Villages rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $87,866/yr · Rent = 30.8% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $62,384/yr · Rent = 43.4% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $71,861/yr · Rent = 37.7% income

stretched

Software Developer

Avg $128,442/yr · Rent = 21.1% income

affordable

Lawyer

Avg $164,117/yr · Rent = 16.5% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $58,413/yr · Rent = 46.3% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $52,740/yr · Rent = 51.3% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $65,007/yr · Rent = 41.6% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

The Villages rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

Tips for renters in The Villages

About renting in The Villages, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in The Villages is $2,256/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,590/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,085/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,620/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,605/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($77,622/yr), The Villages ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is The Villages an affordable city for renters?

The Villages is considered moderate for renters. At $2,256/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($77,622/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. The Villages slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in The Villages?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,256/mo in The Villages. The local median household income is $77,622/yr, meaning the typical The Villages household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in The Villages?

Rent in The Villages has decreased 6.9% over the past year as of July 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Which The Villages neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in The Villages are 32162 ($2,261/mo), and 32163 ($2,342/mo). Citywide, the median rent in The Villages is $2,256/mo.

How does The Villages rent compare to other cities in Florida?

The Villages is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #121 out of 288 tracked cities at $2,256/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than The Villages?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than The Villages ($2,256/mo): Fruitland Park ($1,426/mo), Lady Lake ($1,520/mo), Belleview ($1,622/mo).

What percentage of The Villages residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 6.7% of The Villages households are renters, while 93.3% are owner-occupied. The Villages leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does The Villages rent compare to the national average?

The Villages's median rent of $2,256/mo is $291 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #121 out of 288 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

35%

MODERATE

At $2,256/mo, rent takes ~35% of The Villages's median household income ($77,622/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

The Villages 35%Benchmark 30%

State income taxNone

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