Last updated on August 12, 2026

Average rent in
Ellenton, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Ellenton, FL rent slipped 5.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,795/month. Renters today are paying $13 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.

  • Ellenton sits 6.8% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 52 total rentals offering a small but varied market across apartments, houses, and condos.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Ellenton start at $1,195/month, with 1-bedroom units at $1,295/month and 2-bedrooms at $1,752/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,699/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,295/month. These figures reflect the range renters can expect by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Ellenton

$1,795/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ellenton is $1,795 per month as of August 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $130 less per month.

$2.76

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ellenton

52

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ellenton rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Ellenton, FL

Average rent prices in Ellenton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 Ellenton, FL

Rent prices in Ellenton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ellenton is $1,495, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Ellenton run $1,295 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$1,195

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,295

136%

-

2 bedroom

$1,752

2%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,699

2%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,295

132%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

136%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,752

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

132%

Last year

4%

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

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

Ellenton

Median rent price$1,795
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,500
increased by30%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ellenton, FL is 28% lower than the median rent in Apollo Beach, FL.

Discover rentals in Ellenton, FL

305 Linden Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ellenton

305 Linden Dr, Ellenton, FL 34222

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

MAVE 1012 Gary Ave - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

9.2

Excellent

MAVE 1012 Gary Ave

1012 Gary Ave, Ellenton, FL 34222

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,100–$2,700

Apartment for rent

54 Colony Dr N - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ellenton

2BR/2.0BA

54 Colony Dr N, Ellenton, FL 34222

2 beds

2 baths

$1,495

Apartment for rent

3638 Vine Trl #0117 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ellenton

MANUFACTURED - Ellenton, FL

3638 Vine Trl #0117, Ellenton, FL 34222

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,495

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Ellenton, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Ellenton rental market.

How much is rent in Ellenton?

The average rent in Ellenton is $1,795 per month as of August 8, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ellenton?

Average rent prices in Ellenton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Ellenton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ellenton is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $130 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ellenton?

To comfortably afford rent in Ellenton, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Ellenton average around $1,110/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,850/month.

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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