Rent rising fastest in Florida
Cities in Florida with the largest year-over-year rent increases. Cities with 15,000+ residents. Updated monthly.
Key findings
- Marco Island ranks first, with +25.8% over the past year.
- Across all 133 cities on this list, the median rent is $2,151/mo.
- Sebastian moved from #94 to #3 compared with a year ago.
Data as of September 2026. Change in Zillow's rent index over the past 12 months. Rank a year ago uses the change over the 12 months before that. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)
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133 cities
| Rank | City | 1-yr change | Median rent | 5-yr change | Vs. a year ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Marco IslandFL | +25.8% | $4,199/mo | -- | ↑3 from #4 |
| 02 | West ParkFL | +9.9% | $2,412/mo | -- | ↑43 from #45 |
| 03 | SebastianFL | +7.2% | $2,262/mo | -- | ↑91 from #94 |
| 04 | Fort Walton BeachFL | +7.1% | $1,828/mo | +31.6% | ↑87 from #91 |
| 05 | New Smyrna BeachFL | +6.8% | $2,370/mo | -- | ↑59 from #64 |
| 06 | WellingtonFL | +6.8% | $3,808/mo | +35.1% | ↑90 from #96 |
| 07 | PinecrestFL | +6.6% | $3,353/mo | -- | ↓6 from #1 |
| 08 | DunedinFL | +6.4% | $2,050/mo | +28.8% | ↑26 from #34 |
| 09 | Safety HarborFL | +6.3% | $2,343/mo | -- | -- |
| 10 | Apollo BeachFL | +6.2% | $2,222/mo | +39.0% | ↓5 from #5 |
| 11 | Palm CityFL | +6.0% | $3,745/mo | -- | ↓8 from #3 |
| 12 | DebaryFL | +6.0% | $2,209/mo | -- | ↑74 from #86 |
| 13 | MinneolaFL | +5.8% | $2,592/mo | -- | ↓2 from #11 |
| 14 | BartowFL | +5.6% | $1,785/mo | -- | ↑25 from #39 |
| 15 | BrownsvilleFL | +5.6% | $2,735/mo | -- | -- |
| 16 | GibsontonFL | +5.4% | $2,278/mo | +36.3% | ↓14 from #2 |
| 17 | Palm Beach GardensFL | +5.2% | $2,839/mo | +23.7% | ↑41 from #58 |
| 18 | Fleming IslandFL | +5.1% | $2,025/mo | +22.0% | ↑1 from #19 |
| 19 | Mount DoraFL | +4.9% | $1,960/mo | -- | ↑35 from #54 |
| 20 | MaitlandFL | +4.6% | $1,960/mo | +18.2% | ↑41 from #61 |
| 21 | ParklandFL | +4.5% | $5,258/mo | -- | ↑15 from #36 |
| 22 | Riviera BeachFL | +4.5% | $2,716/mo | +37.1% | ↑91 from #113 |
| 23 | Miami GardensFL | +4.4% | $2,521/mo | +43.6% | ↓16 from #7 |
| 24 | Merritt IslandFL | +4.3% | $2,221/mo | -- | ↑1 from #25 |
| 25 | Haines CityFL | +4.1% | $2,011/mo | +32.0% | ↑16 from #41 |
| 26 | West Palm BeachFL | +4.1% | $2,365/mo | +30.4% | ↑22 from #48 |
| 27 | Tarpon SpringsFL | +4.0% | $2,002/mo | +28.5% | ↓9 from #18 |
| 28 | Coral GablesFL | +4.0% | $3,345/mo | +34.1% | ↑46 from #74 |
| 29 | Delray BeachFL | +3.9% | $2,820/mo | +20.4% | ↑23 from #52 |
| 30 | CocoaFL | +3.9% | $1,778/mo | +33.0% | ↑50 from #80 |
| 31 | JupiterFL | +3.9% | $3,283/mo | +27.5% | ↓3 from #28 |
| 32 | WildwoodFL | +3.8% | $1,702/mo | -- | ↑98 from #130 |
| 33 | The CrossingsFL | +3.7% | $2,525/mo | -- | ↑39 from #72 |
| 34 | Lake Worth BeachFL | +3.6% | $2,357/mo | +32.3% | ↑19 from #53 |
| 35 | GrovelandFL | +3.5% | $2,341/mo | -- | ↑15 from #50 |
| 36 | North MiamiFL | +3.5% | $2,133/mo | +30.0% | ↑48 from #84 |
| 37 | Royal Palm BeachFL | +3.4% | $2,856/mo | -- | ↓5 from #32 |
| 38 | NavarreFL | +3.4% | $2,106/mo | +22.4% | ↑9 from #47 |
| 39 | ValricoFL | +3.3% | $2,536/mo | +26.4% | ↑5 from #44 |
| 40 | Winter ParkFL | +3.2% | $1,852/mo | +20.3% | ↑77 from #117 |
| 41 | Boca RatonFL | +3.2% | $2,967/mo | +18.7% | ↑32 from #73 |
| 42 | DeltonaFL | +3.1% | $2,010/mo | +28.1% | ↓32 from #10 |
| 43 | Miami BeachFL | +3.0% | $2,750/mo | +27.8% | ↑22 from #65 |
| 44 | PensacolaFL | +3.0% | $1,640/mo | +15.4% | ↑22 from #66 |
| 45 | Cooper CityFL | +2.9% | $3,464/mo | -- | ↑26 from #71 |
| 46 | StuartFL | +2.9% | $2,151/mo | +27.6% | ↓16 from #30 |
| 47 | LongwoodFL | +2.9% | $1,933/mo | +21.0% | ↑21 from #68 |
| 48 | EsteroFL | +2.9% | $2,594/mo | +24.0% | ↑56 from #104 |
| 49 | NicevilleFL | +2.8% | $2,150/mo | +20.4% | ↑36 from #85 |
| 50 | Ormond BeachFL | +2.7% | $2,055/mo | +24.2% | ↓15 from #35 |