Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Dunedin, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Dunedin, FL rent slipped 12.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Renters today are paying $298 less per month on average than last year, despite a 7.8% increase month over month in October 2026.

  • Dunedin runs 5.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a somewhat pricier market with a total of 72 rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Dunedin sit at $1,700/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,500/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,800/month. Larger units command higher rents, with 3-bedrooms at $3,298/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $9,250/month. These figures reflect a wide range of rental options by bedroom count.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Spanish Acres rents fell 60.0% year over year to $1,800/month, Fairway Estate dropped 56.2% to $2,188/month, and Waterford Crossing declined 50.3% to $2,175/month. These steep local declines contrast with the citywide 12.9% drop and show significant variation within Dunedin.

Median rent

Median rent in Dunedin

$2,000/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Dunedin is $2,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.

$1.91

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Dunedin

72

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Dunedin rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Dunedin, FL

Average rent prices in Dunedin have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 Dunedin, FL

Rent prices in Dunedin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Dunedin is $1,591, whereas a house costs $3,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Dunedin run $1,390 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

70%

23%

1 bedroom

$1,500

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$1,800

3%

18%

3 bedroom

$3,297

No Change

13%

4 bedroom

$9,250

2%

181%

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

70%

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

18%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,297

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$9,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

181%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Dunedin, 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 Dunedin, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Dunedin and Belleair by all bedroom counts and property types.

Dunedin

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,050
increased by61%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Dunedin, FL is 34% lower than the median rent in Belleair, FL.

Discover rentals in Dunedin, FL

326 W Honey St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dunedin

1 bed

1 bath

$795

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Beltrees Plaza Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

1h ago

8.8

Very good

Beltrees Plaza Apartments

660 Beltrees St, Dunedin, FL 34698

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,125–$1,345

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
643 Wisteria Ct #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Dunedin

2 beds

1 bath

$1,225

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Promenade At Edgewater Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

5h ago

8.8

Very good

Promenade At Edgewater Apartments

257 Milwaukee Ave, Dunedin, FL 34698

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,247–$2,149

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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Frequently asked questions for Dunedin, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Dunedin rental market.

How much is rent in Dunedin?

The average rent in Dunedin is $2,000 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Dunedin?

Average rent prices in Dunedin have increased by 8% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Dunedin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Dunedin is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Dunedin?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Dunedin are Lake Haven ($1,795/mo), Lake Highlander ($1,795/mo), and Spanish Acres ($1,800/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Dunedin?

To comfortably afford rent in Dunedin, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

October typically sees the lowest rent of the year in Dunedin, with approximately 7% lower prices than May, which has the highest rent. June is the least competitive month with less demand compared 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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