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Wesley Chapel

Pop. 76,011·123rd most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Wesley Chapel, FL
Median rent (all units)
$2,218/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.6%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
+$256
Falling (Monthly)
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Wesley Chapel · $2,218
More expensive than 70% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Rent Reality Score
82/100
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Rents are 16% below what Wesley Chapel's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,218/mo
Expected by trend
$2,638/mo
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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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,703/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,218 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
$26,616/yr
At $2,218/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
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Rents are down 2.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.6% YoY, -1.9% 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 → $2,218
up 26.5%
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 $464 per month, settling near $2,218 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 11.7 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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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Wesley Chapel is $2,218/mo as of August 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 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Wesley Chapel an affordable city for renters?

Wesley Chapel is considered affordable for renters. At $2,218/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 $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,218/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 decreased 2.6% over the past year as of August 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Which Wesley Chapel neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Wesley Chapel are 33544 ($2,121/mo), 33545 ($2,270/mo), and 33543 ($2,289/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Wesley Chapel is $2,218/mo.

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

Wesley Chapel is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #123 out of 291 tracked cities at $2,218/mo.

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

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Wesley Chapel ($2,218/mo): Zephyrhills ($1,794/mo), Dade City ($1,796/mo), San Antonio ($2,027/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 $2,218/mo is $256 (13%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #123 out of 291 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
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At $2,218/mo, rent takes ~25% of Wesley Chapel's median household income ($107,504/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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