How much does it cost to rent in Wesley Chapel, FL?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Wesley Chapel, FL is $2,262. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Wesley Chapel cheaper than other Florida cities?

Wesley Chapel falls in the middle range for Florida, ranking #118 out of 288 cities at $2,262/mo.

When was Wesley Chapel rent data last updated?

Wesley Chapel 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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Wesley Chapel

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Pop. 76,011·118th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Wesley Chapel, FL

Median rent (all units)

$2,262/mo

Year-over-Year

-0.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

+$297

Stable (Monthly)

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Wesley Chapel · $2,262

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

Rent Reality Score

78/100

Good value

OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 14% below what Wesley Chapel's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent

$2,262/mo

Expected by trend

$2,632/mo

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

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,137

1 BR

$2,307

2 BR

$2,703

3 BR

$3,463

4 BR+

$4,213

Research median

$2,703/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

$27,144/yr

At $2,262/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (-0.3% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Wesley Chapel, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 47.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

76,011

Median income

$107,504

Median age

37.1

Renters

22.9%

Age distribution

24.9%

21.5%

31%

12.4%

Under 1824.9%

18–3421.5%

35–5431%

55–6410.3%

65+12.4%

Gender

49.2%

50.8%

Male49.2%

Female50.8%

Race & ethnicity

53.4%

26.6%

White53.4%

Black11.8%

Hispanic26.6%

Asian7.2%

Other0.9%

Education (25+)

17.9%

28.3%

47.8%

No HS diploma5.9%

HS diploma17.9%

Some college28.3%

Bachelor's+47.8%

Housing tenure

77.1%

22.9%

Owner77.1%

Renter22.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Wesley Chapel, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,754 → $2,262

up 29.0%

Income

$93,617 → $107,504

up 14.8%

Population

65,134 → 76,011

up 16.7%

Renter share

25% → 22.9%

-2.1 pts

Bachelor's+

45.3% → 47.8%

+2.5 pts

Median age

36.6 → 37.1

+0.5 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in Wesley Chapel, FL has climbed by $508 per month, settling near $2,262 after starting the period at $1,754. Median household income grew from $93,617 to $107,504 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.8% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 14.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 65,134 to 76,011 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.7% change. About 22.9% of households rent today, against 25% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 45.3% to 47.8%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Wesley Chapel, 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 Wesley Chapel on your salary?

At $2,262/mo, how Wesley Chapel rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $87,866/yr · Rent = 30.9% income

stretched

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $62,384/yr · Rent = 43.5% income

rent-burdened

Police Officer

Avg $71,861/yr · Rent = 37.8% 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 = 46.5% income

rent-burdened

Truck Driver

Avg $52,740/yr · Rent = 51.5% income

severely rent-burdened

Electrician

Avg $65,007/yr · Rent = 41.8% income

rent-burdened

By apartment size

Wesley Chapel rent by bedroom count

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

Local insights

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About renting in Wesley Chapel, FL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Wesley Chapel is $2,262/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,137/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,703/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,307/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,463/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($107,504/yr), Wesley Chapel ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Wesley Chapel an affordable city for renters?

Wesley Chapel is considered affordable for renters. At $2,262/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($107,504/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Wesley Chapel falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Wesley Chapel?

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 $2,262/mo in Wesley Chapel. The local median household income is $107,504/yr, meaning the typical Wesley Chapel household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Wesley Chapel?

Rent in Wesley Chapel has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 2026.

Which Wesley Chapel neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Wesley Chapel are 33544 ($2,262/mo), 33545 ($2,273/mo), and 33543 ($2,338/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Wesley Chapel is $2,262/mo.

How does Wesley Chapel rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Wesley Chapel is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #118 out of 288 tracked cities at $2,262/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Wesley Chapel?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Wesley Chapel ($2,262/mo): Zephyrhills ($1,812/mo), Dade City ($1,831/mo), San Antonio ($2,070/mo).

What percentage of Wesley Chapel residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.9% of Wesley Chapel households are renters, while 77.1% are owner-occupied. Wesley Chapel leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Wesley Chapel rent compare to the national average?

Wesley Chapel's median rent of $2,262/mo is $297 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #118 out of 288 tracked cities.

Income Affordability

25%

AFFORDABLE

At $2,262/mo, rent takes ~25% of Wesley Chapel's median household income ($107,504/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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