Last updated on October 8, 2026

Average rent in
Brandon, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Brandon rent stands today

    Brandon, FL rent slipped modestly year over year with a current median of $1,945/month. Renters are paying $44 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent increased by 2.3%, reflecting recent upward movement in the market.

  • Brandon runs 2.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a mid-tier market with 155 total rentals available, mostly houses which make up 73.9% of inventory.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Brandon rent for $857/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,300/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,600/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,100/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,520/month. These figures reflect the range of options across bedroom sizes in the market.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Dominion saw rents fall 28.9% year over year to $1,565/month across 11 rentals, and Brandon Brook declined 23.9% to $1,495/month across 20 rentals. These declines contrast with the modest citywide rent slip and show localized cooling in these neighborhoods.

Median rent

Median rent in Brandon

$1,945/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Brandon is $1,945 per month as of October 2026. This is 2% above the national average rent, or $45 more per month.

$1.42

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Brandon

155

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Brandon rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Brandon, FL

Average rent prices in Brandon have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Brandon, FL

Rent prices in Brandon vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brandon is $1,570, whereas a house costs $2,149. 1-bedroom apartments in Brandon run $1,435 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,565.

Listings

Studio

$857

No Change

38%

1 bedroom

$1,300

3%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,599

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$2,100

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,520

2%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$857

Last year

38%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,520

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Brandon, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Brandon, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Brandon and Apollo Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Brandon

Median rent price$1,945
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,480
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brandon, FL is 22% lower than the median rent in Apollo Beach, FL.

Discover rentals in Brandon, FL

Westchester Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Westchester Apartments

105 Westchester Oak Ln, Brandon, FL 33510

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,192–$1,672

Oakwood Trace Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

12h ago

7.9

Very good

Oakwood Trace Apartments

307 Elizabeth St, Brandon, FL 33511

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195–$1,295

119 Lithia Pinecrest Rd Apt L #119L - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Brandon

Move-In Ready 2BR Apt in Central Brandon - Water/Sewer/Trash Included

119 Lithia Pinecrest Rd Apt L #119L, Brandon, FL 33511

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

$1,200

Price drop

Brandon Crossing - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

1d ago

8.2

Very good

Brandon Crossing

1911 Brandon Crossing Cir, Brandon, FL 33511

2–3 beds

2 baths

$1,340–$1,520

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Frequently asked questions for Brandon, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Brandon rental market.

How much is rent in Brandon?

The average rent in Brandon is $1,945 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Brandon?

Average rent prices in Brandon have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.

How does Brandon rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Brandon is 2% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $45 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Brandon?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Brandon are Timber Pond ($1,800/mo), Brentwood Hills ($1,877/mo), and Willows ($1,885/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Brandon?

To comfortably afford rent in Brandon, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Brandon?

May offers the best rental deals in Brandon, with rents running about 4.8% lower than February's peak prices. December is the least competitive month for apartment hunting, while July sees the highest demand relative to available inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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