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Winter Garden

Pop. 47,872·91st most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Winter Garden, FL
Median rent (all units)
$2,396/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.6%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$431
Stable (Monthly)
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Winter Garden · $2,396
More expensive than 76% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
71/100
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Rents are 11% below what Winter Garden's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,396/mo
Expected by trend
$2,681/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,890
1 BR
$1,990
2 BR
$2,260
3 BR
$2,870
4 BR+
$3,420
Research median
$2,260/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
$28,752/yr
At $2,396/mo median
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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 (+0.6% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Winter Garden, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 46.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,872
Median income
$106,495
Median age
40.1
Renters
34.3%
Age distribution
25.2%
17.9%
32%
13.8%
Under 1825.2%
18–3417.9%
35–5432%
55–6411.1%
65+13.8%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
53.2%
15.7%
22.7%
White53.2%
Black15.7%
Hispanic22.7%
Asian6.7%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
24.4%
23.1%
46.1%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma24.4%
Some college23.1%
Bachelor's+46.1%
Housing tenure
65.7%
34.3%
Owner65.7%
Renter34.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Winter Garden, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,794 → $2,396
up 33.6%
Income
$90,157 → $106,495
up 18.1%
Population
45,978 → 47,872
up 4.1%
Renter share
29.9% → 34.3%
+4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
41.4% → 46.1%
+4.7 pts
Median age
38.7 → 40.1
+1.4 yrs

Five years ago, renters in Winter Garden, FL paid around $1,794 a month. That figure now sits near $2,396, up 33.6% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $106,495 today, compared with $90,157 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show Winter Garden, FL adding about 1,894 residents over the five-year window, up 4.1% on net. The renter share has risen from 29.9% to 34.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 41.4% to 46.1% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Winter Garden is $2,396/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,890/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,260/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,990/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,870/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($106,495/yr), Winter Garden ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Winter Garden an affordable city for renters?

Winter Garden is considered affordable for renters. At $2,396/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($106,495/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Winter Garden falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Winter Garden?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,396/mo in Winter Garden. The local median household income is $106,495/yr, meaning the typical Winter Garden household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Winter Garden?

Rent in Winter Garden has increased 0.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Winter Garden rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Winter Garden is one of the pricier cities in Florida for rent, ranking #91 out of 288 tracked cities at $2,396/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Winter Garden?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Winter Garden ($2,396/mo): Clermont ($2,114/mo), Ocoee ($2,148/mo).

What percentage of Winter Garden residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.3% of Winter Garden households are renters, while 65.7% are owner-occupied. Winter Garden leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Winter Garden rent compare to the national average?

Winter Garden's median rent of $2,396/mo is $431 (22%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #91 out of 288 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,396/mo, rent takes ~27% of Winter Garden's median household income ($106,495/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Winter Garden 27%Benchmark 30%
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