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Valrico

Pop. 40,239·63rd most expensive in Florida·Valrico rents are up 8.9% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,557/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.6%
vs US Median
+$595
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Valrico · $2,557
More expensive than 81% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
52/100
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Rents are right about where Valrico's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,557/mo
Expected by trend
$2,583/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,115
1 BR
$2,275
2 BR
$2,670
3 BR
$3,415
4 BR+
$4,160
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,670/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,557 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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$30,684/yr
At $2,557/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.9% YoY, +1.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Valrico, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 38.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
40,239
Median income
$104,839
Median age
44.5
Renters
21%
Age distribution
21.2%
16.7%
26.8%
16.6%
18.6%
Under 1821.2%
18–3416.7%
35–5426.8%
55–6416.6%
65+18.6%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
59.8%
23.2%
White59.8%
Black11.3%
Hispanic23.2%
Asian4.9%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
24%
29.9%
38.2%
No HS diploma7.9%
HS diploma24%
Some college29.9%
Bachelor's+38.2%
Housing tenure
79%
21%
Owner79%
Renter21%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Valrico, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,707 → $2,557
up 49.8%
Income
$84,986 → $104,839
up 23.4%
Population
39,632 → 40,239
up 1.5%
Renter share
21% → 21%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
36.3% → 38.2%
+1.9 pts
Median age
43.7 → 44.5
+0.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Valrico, FL paid around $1,707 a month. That figure now sits near $2,557, up 49.8% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $84,986 to $104,839 across the same window, up 23.4% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Valrico, FL adding about 607 residents over the five-year window, up 1.5% on net. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in Valrico, FL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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About renting in Valrico, FL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Valrico is $2,557/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,115/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,670/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,275/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,415/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($104,839/yr), Valrico ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Valrico an affordable city for renters?

Valrico is considered affordable for renters. At $2,557/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($104,839/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Valrico falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Valrico?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,557/mo in Valrico. The local median household income is $104,839/yr, meaning the typical Valrico household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Valrico?

Rent in Valrico has increased 8.9% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Valrico neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Valrico are 33594 ($2,416/mo), and 33596 ($2,724/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Valrico is $2,557/mo.

How does Valrico rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Valrico is one of the pricier cities in Florida for rent, ranking #63 out of 291 tracked cities at $2,557/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Valrico?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Valrico ($2,557/mo): Brandon ($1,623/mo), Plant City ($1,858/mo), Riverview ($2,141/mo).

What percentage of Valrico residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21% of Valrico households are renters, while 79% are owner-occupied. Valrico leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Valrico rent compare to the national average?

Valrico's median rent of $2,557/mo is $595 (30%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #63 out of 291 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,557/mo, rent takes ~29% of Valrico's median household income ($104,839/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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