Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Longwood, FL?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 26.5% of gross income.
Longwood rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Florida state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Florida cities have lower median rent than Longwood, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Longwood, FL →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Longwood, FL?
Median rent in Longwood is $2,051 a month. A typical physical therapist in Florida earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 26.5% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Longwood?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Florida (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Longwood's current median rent is $2,051/mo, which leaves a $267/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Longwood?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Florida works roughly 46 hours a month to cover Longwood's median rent of $2,051.
Where is rent cheaper than Longwood for a physical therapist?
Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include Green Cove Springs ($2,050/mo), Apopka ($2,050/mo), South Highpoint ($2,050/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.