ZIP Code · FL

ZIP 32836

Part of Orlando, FL

Pop. 26,106·Orange County·320th most expensive ZIP in Florida

Median rent (all units)

$2,081/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

+$149

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ZIP 32836 · $2,081

More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,070

1 BR

$2,180

2 BR

$2,480

3 BR

$3,110

4 BR+

$3,680

Research median

$2,480/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 32836 usually run 1.4% below trend in December and 1.3% above it in July, about $56 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 32836 is 0.7% below its high of $2,096 in May 2024, at $2,081 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in ZIP 32836 changed +2.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($111,987) is $2,800 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,480); a 3-bedroom is $3,110.

Rank in Orlando

19th cheapest of 26 ZIP codes in Orlando.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 32835, 8 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,713/mo), about $4,400 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 32836. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$24,972/yr

At $2,081/mo median

Location

CityOrlando

StateFL

CountyOrange County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.2% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 32836 (Orlando, FL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

26,106

Median income

$111,987

Median age

Renters

40.4%

Age distribution

21.2%

21.7%

28.9%

13%

15.3%

Under 1821.2%

18–3421.7%

35–5428.9%

55–6413%

65+15.3%

Gender

48.3%

51.7%

Male48.3%

Female51.7%

Race & ethnicity

44%

26.9%

16%

White44%

Black8.2%

Hispanic26.9%

Asian16%

Other4.8%

Education (25+)

15.6%

21.2%

59%

No HS diploma4.2%

HS diploma15.6%

Some college21.2%

Bachelor's+59%

Housing tenure

59.6%

40.4%

Owner59.6%

Renter40.4%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 32836 in Orlando, FL has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,994 → $2,081

up 4.4%

Income

$109,918 → $111,987

up 1.9%

Population

21,868 → 26,106

up 19.4%

Renter share

38.5% → 40.4%

+1.9 pts

Bachelor's+

58% → 59%

+1.0 pts

Median age

37.2 → 40

+2.8 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 32836 in Orlando, FL stood at $1,994 in 2022 and currently runs about $2,081, reflecting a 4.4% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 32836 in Orlando, FL now reports about $111,987, up from $109,918 in 2021. The population has grown by 19.4% since 2021, moving from about 21,868 residents to roughly 26,106. Renters now make up 40.4% of households, compared with 38.5% five years ago. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 32836 in Orlando, FL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 32836 covers Orlando, FL. The median rent here is $2,081/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,480/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($111,987/yr), ZIP 32836 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 32836?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (about $40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,081/mo in ZIP 32836. The local median household income is $111,987/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 32836?

Rent in ZIP 32836 has risen 2.2% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.7% below its high of $2,096 in May 2024.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 32836?

Asking rents in ZIP 32836 are usually lowest in December, about 1.4% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.3% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $56 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 32836 compare to other ZIPs in Florida?

ZIP 32836 is in the middle among Florida ZIP codes for rent, ranking #320 of 656 at $2,081/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 32836 changed +2.2%, against a typical +1.8% across the 623 Florida ZIP codes Zillow tracks.