Last updated on September 26, 2026

Average rent in
Ellenton, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Ellenton, FL rent slipped 10.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,699/month. Renters today are paying $91 less per month on average than last year as the market continues to cool from its peak 24 months ago.

  • Ellenton sits 10.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters despite a smaller total rental inventory of 51 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Ellenton rent for $995/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,449/month, 2- and 3-bedrooms both at $1,699/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,500/month. The rental inventory is concentrated in 3-bedroom units, which make up 48.5% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Ellenton

$1,699/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ellenton is $1,699 per month as of September 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $201 less per month.

$2.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ellenton

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ellenton rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $1,626, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Ellenton run $1,275 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,495.

Listings

Studio

$995

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,449

14%

-

2 bedroom

$1,699

1%

24%

3 bedroom

$1,699

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,500

22%

23%

Studio

Average rent

$995

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,449

Last 30 days

14%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

24%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,699

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

22%

Last year

23%

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$1,699
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,547
increased by34%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ellenton, FL is 33% 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

MAVE 1012 Gary Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

MAVE 1012 Gary Ave

1012 Gary Ave, Ellenton, FL 34222

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,100–$2,700

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

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

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ellenton

Manufactured In Park, Ellenton, FL

3638 Vine Trl #0117, Ellenton, FL 34222

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,495

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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 $1,699 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ellenton?

Average rent prices in Ellenton have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Ellenton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ellenton is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $201 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 $68,000/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, June offers the lowest rents in Ellenton with roughly 13% savings compared to January, the most expensive month. December shows the least competition among renters, while July sees the highest demand.

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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