Biggest seasonal rent swings in Florida

How far typical asking rents move between the cheapest and priciest month in Florida cities, from at least five years of Zillow data. Cities with 15,000+ residents.

Key findings

Wellington ranks first, with a swing of 11.4% between May and November.
Across all 120 cities on this list, the median rent is $2,106/mo.

Data as of September 2026. Gap between the cheapest and priciest calendar month, from Zillow's unadjusted and seasonally adjusted rent indexes over five or more years. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)

Best value (RRS)Overheated (RRS)Most affordable Most expensive Rent falling Rent rising Best rent/income Most rent-burdened Record-high rent Seasonal swings Rent vs. income

120 cities

Rank	City	Yearly swing	Cheapest month	Priciest month	Median rent
01	WellingtonFL Pop. 62KCompare →	11.4%	May	November	$3,808/mo
02	JupiterFL Pop. 62KCompare →	6.5%	June	December	$3,283/mo
03	VeniceFL Pop. 27KCompare →	5.8%	May	December	$2,121/mo
04	Bonita SpringsFL Pop. 56KCompare →	4.8%	June	December	$2,786/mo
05	NaplesFL Pop. 20KCompare →	4.6%	July	December	$2,602/mo
06	EsteroFL Pop. 38KCompare →	3.9%	June	December	$2,594/mo
07	Palm Beach GardensFL Pop. 61KCompare →	3.8%	June	December	$2,839/mo
08	NavarreFL Pop. 40KCompare →	3.8%	January	September	$2,106/mo
09	NicevilleFL Pop. 17KCompare →	3.5%	January	May	$2,150/mo
10	Haines CityFL Pop. 34KCompare →	3.5%	December	June	$2,011/mo
11	StuartFL Pop. 19KCompare →	3.1%	May	December	$2,151/mo
12	Delray BeachFL Pop. 68KCompare →	2.9%	May	December	$2,820/mo
13	Riviera BeachFL Pop. 39KCompare →	2.8%	June	December	$2,716/mo
14	Vero BeachFL Pop. 17KCompare →	2.8%	July	December	$2,092/mo
15	OviedoFL Pop. 41KCompare →	2.6%	February	August	$2,158/mo
16	CasselberryFL Pop. 30KCompare →	2.5%	January	July	$1,825/mo
17	Panama City BeachFL Pop. 19KCompare →	2.5%	January	July	$1,759/mo
18	Miami GardensFL Pop. 113KCompare →	2.4%	December	July	$2,521/mo
19	MaitlandFL Pop. 19KCompare →	2.4%	January	August	$1,960/mo
20	LongwoodFL Pop. 16KCompare →	2.4%	January	August	$1,933/mo
21	ValricoFL Pop. 40KCompare →	2.3%	February	August	$2,536/mo
22	Palm SpringsFL Pop. 27KCompare →	2.3%	April	October	$2,105/mo
23	LutzFL Pop. 27KCompare →	2.3%	March	July	$2,046/mo
24	RuskinFL Pop. 30KCompare →	2.2%	November	July	$2,221/mo
25	LeesburgFL Pop. 31KCompare →	2.2%	January	July	$1,762/mo
26	SarasotaFL Pop. 57KCompare →	2.1%	July	January	$2,210/mo
27	Sun City CenterFL Pop. 34KCompare →	2.1%	November	August	$2,156/mo
28	Panama CityFL Pop. 35KCompare →	2.1%	February	May	$1,655/mo
29	Jacksonville BeachFL Pop. 24KCompare →	2.0%	December	June	$2,470/mo
30	Merritt IslandFL Pop. 35KCompare →	2.0%	January	July	$2,221/mo
31	Fleming IslandFL Pop. 30KCompare →	2.0%	January	August	$2,025/mo
32	Winter ParkFL Pop. 30KCompare →	2.0%	December	July	$1,852/mo
33	DavieFL Pop. 108KCompare →	1.9%	December	July	$2,432/mo
34	RiverviewFL Pop. 114KCompare →	1.9%	January	July	$2,106/mo
35	Winter SpringsFL Pop. 39KCompare →	1.9%	January	August	$2,007/mo
36	Tarpon SpringsFL Pop. 26KCompare →	1.9%	September	January	$2,002/mo
37	Fort Walton BeachFL Pop. 21KCompare →	1.9%	February	June	$1,828/mo
38	WestonFL Pop. 69KCompare →	1.8%	December	July	$3,414/mo
39	Miami BeachFL Pop. 82KCompare →	1.8%	September	March	$2,750/mo
40	Wesley ChapelFL Pop. 76KCompare →	1.8%	February	September	$2,209/mo
41	ApopkaFL Pop. 58KCompare →	1.8%	February	August	$2,064/mo
42	West MelbourneFL Pop. 29KCompare →	1.8%	January	August	$1,922/mo
43	Lakewood RanchFL Pop. 44KCompare →	1.7%	July	February	$2,311/mo
44	Plant CityFL Pop. 41KCompare →	1.7%	February	October	$1,766/mo
45	Altamonte SpringsFL Pop. 46KCompare →	1.7%	December	August	$1,588/mo
46	Deerfield BeachFL Pop. 88KCompare →	1.6%	April	January	$2,418/mo
47	North MiamiFL Pop. 60KCompare →	1.6%	January	June	$2,133/mo
48	PoincianaFL Pop. 75KCompare →	1.6%	March	July	$1,906/mo
49	OrlandoFL Pop. 320KCompare →	1.6%	January	July	$1,889/mo
50	Palm BayFL Pop. 130KCompare →	1.6%	December	July	$1,842/mo