Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Orlando, FL?
Comfortably affordable — rent takes 24.6% of gross income.
Orlando 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 Orlando, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
Compare with full rent data for Orlando
View full rent data for Orlando, FL →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Orlando, FL?
Median rent in Orlando is $1,904 a month. A typical physical therapist in Florida earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 24.6% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is yes.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Orlando?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Florida (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Orlando's current median rent is $1,904/mo, which leaves a $414/mo buffer.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Orlando?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Florida works roughly 42.7 hours a month to cover Orlando's median rent of $1,904.
Where is rent cheaper than Orlando for a physical therapist?
Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include North Port ($1,903/mo), Poinciana ($1,902/mo), North Port ($1,902/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.