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ZIP 32821

Part of Orlando, FL
Pop. 26,161·Orange County·444th most expensive ZIP in Florida
Median rent (all units)
$1,904/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.8%
vs US Median
-$61
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ZIP 32821 · $1,904
More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,820
1 BR
$1,900
2 BR
$2,170
3 BR
$2,720
4 BR+
$3,220
Research median
$2,170/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$22,848/yr
At $1,904/mo median
Location
StateFL
CountyOrange County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (1.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.6% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32821 (Orlando, FL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 47.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,161
Median income
$69,348
Median age
31.9
Renters
68.3%
Age distribution
20.2%
36.1%
28.4%
Under 1820.2%
18–3436.1%
35–5428.4%
55–647.5%
65+7.9%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
47.1%
46.6%
White47.1%
Black5.7%
Hispanic46.6%
Asian3%
Education (25+)
20.6%
27.2%
47.1%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma20.6%
Some college27.2%
Bachelor's+47.1%
Housing tenure
31.7%
68.3%
Owner31.7%
Renter68.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 32821 in Orlando, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,474 → $1,904
up 29.2%
Income
$58,461 → $69,348
up 18.6%
Population
20,618 → 26,161
up 26.9%
Renter share
66.5% → 68.3%
+1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
40.1% → 47.1%
+7.0 pts

Rent in ZIP 32821 in Orlando, FL has increased 29.2% since 2021, going from about $1,474 per month to roughly $1,904 today. Census figures show median household income at $69,348 today, compared with $58,461 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 10.6 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 20,618 to 26,161 between 2021 and 2024, a 26.9% change. About 68.3% of households rent today, against 66.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 40.1% to 47.1%. 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

ZIP code 32821 covers Orlando, FL. The median rent here is $1,904/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,170/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($69,348/yr), ZIP 32821 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 32821?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 32821 (Orlando, FL) is $1,904. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 32821 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 32821's median rent of $1,904/mo is $61 (3%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 32821 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32821 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Florida, ranking #444 out of 662 ZIPs at $1,904/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32821?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $76,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,904/mo in ZIP 32821. The local median household income is $69,348/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32821?

Rent in ZIP 32821 has increased 1.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 32821 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 32821 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,904/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($69,348/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 32821 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 32821 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 68.3% of ZIP 32821 households are renters, while 31.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 32821 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 32821 compare to the rest of Orlando?

ZIP 32821 sits right at the Orlando citywide median of $1,904/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 32821 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 32821 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,904/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 32821's median household income ($69,348/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 32821 33%Benchmark 30%
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