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

As of August 2026, the median monthly rent in Wellington, FL is $3,441. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Wellington cheaper than other Florida cities?

Wellington is one of the pricier cities in Florida, ranking #19 out of 291 cities tracked at $3,441/mo.

When was Wellington rent data last updated?

Wellington 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 Wellington, FL?

HUD sets the Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom home in Wellington, FL at $2,790 per month, which is 19% below the $3,441 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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Wellington

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Pop. 62,146·19th most expensive in Florida·Wellington rents are up 15.4% over the past year

Median rent (all units)

$3,441/mo

Year-over-Year

+15.4%

Month-over-Month

+7.7%

vs US Median

+$1,479

Rising (Monthly)

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Wellington · $3,441

More expensive than 95% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo

Rent Reality Score

48/100

Fairly priced

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Wellington's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent

$3,441/mo

Expected by trend

$3,411/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,090

1 BR

$2,330

2 BR

$2,790

3 BR

$3,640

4 BR+

$4,360

Fair Market Rent (HUD)

$2,790/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $3,441 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

$41,292/yr

At $3,441/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 15.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+15.4% YoY, +7.7% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Wellington, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 49.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

62,146

Median income

$115,632

Median age

42.3

Renters

24.2%

Age distribution

23.6%

17.1%

27.8%

13.9%

17.6%

Under 1823.6%

18–3417.1%

35–5427.8%

55–6413.9%

65+17.6%

Gender

47.9%

52.1%

Male47.9%

Female52.1%

Race & ethnicity

55.2%

12.3%

28.5%

White55.2%

Black12.3%

Hispanic28.5%

Asian4.4%

Education (25+)

16.7%

28%

49.7%

No HS diploma5.5%

HS diploma16.7%

Some college28%

Bachelor's+49.7%

Housing tenure

75.8%

24.2%

Owner75.8%

Renter24.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Wellington, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,967 → $3,441

up 74.9%

Income

$98,163 → $115,632

up 17.8%

Population

61,445 → 62,146

up 1.1%

Renter share

24.1% → 24.2%

+0.1 pts

Bachelor's+

46.1% → 49.7%

+3.6 pts

Median age

41.3 → 42.3

+1.0 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in Wellington, FL has shifted from $1,967 to $3,441, up 74.9% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $98,163 to $115,632 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.8% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Wellington, FL adding about 701 residents over the five-year window, up 1.1% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 46.1% to 49.7% across the same window. Taken together, the five-year picture in Wellington, 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 Wellington on your salary?

At $3,441/mo, how Wellington rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $87,866/yr · Rent = 47% income

rent-burdened

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $62,384/yr · Rent = 66.2% income

severely rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $71,861/yr · Rent = 57.5% income

severely rent-burdened

Software Developer

Avg $128,442/yr · Rent = 32.1% income

stretched

Lawyer

Avg $164,117/yr · Rent = 25.2% income

affordable

Firefighter

Avg $58,413/yr · Rent = 70.7% income

severely rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $52,740/yr · Rent = 78.3% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $65,007/yr · Rent = 63.5% income

severely rent-burdened

By apartment size

Wellington rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Wellington, FL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Wellington is $3,441/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,090/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,790/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,330/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,640/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($115,632/yr), Wellington ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Wellington an affordable city for renters?

Wellington is considered moderate for renters. At $3,441/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($115,632/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Wellington slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Wellington?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $138,000/year (~$66/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,441/mo in Wellington. The local median household income is $115,632/yr, meaning the typical Wellington household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Wellington?

Rent in Wellington has increased 15.4% over the past year as of August 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Wellington rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Wellington is one of the pricier cities in Florida for rent, ranking #19 out of 291 tracked cities at $3,441/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Wellington?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Wellington ($3,441/mo): Century Village ($1,411/mo), Greenacres ($2,111/mo), Lake Worth Beach ($2,393/mo).

What percentage of Wellington residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.2% of Wellington households are renters, while 75.8% are owner-occupied. Wellington leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Wellington rent compare to the national average?

Wellington's median rent of $3,441/mo is $1,479 (75%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #19 out of 291 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

36%

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At $3,441/mo, rent takes ~36% of Wellington's median household income ($115,632/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Wellington 36%Benchmark 30%

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