Last updated on October 19, 2026

Average rent in
Homestead, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Homestead rent stands today

    Homestead, FL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,500/month. Renters are paying $32 less per month on average than last year. The current median is 5.7% below the peak of $2,650/month in February 2025.

  • Homestead rents run 31.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. The city has 784 total rentals and a moderate premium compared to the national median.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,441/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,850/month. The median rent for 3-bedrooms is $2,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,300/month. These bedroom tiers represent the main rental options in Homestead.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Newport neighborhood saw rents climb by 27.0% year over year, contrasting with the citywide flat trend. Newport's median rent is $2,350/month, making it one of the pricier areas in Homestead, FL.

Median rent

Median rent in Homestead

$2,500/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Homestead is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$1.62

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Homestead

784

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Homestead 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 Homestead, FL

Average rent prices in Homestead have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 Homestead, FL

Rent prices in Homestead vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Homestead is $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Homestead run $1,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,797.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

5%

16%

1 bedroom

$1,441

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,850

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

3%

4 bedroom

$3,300

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,441

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Homestead and Coral Gables by all bedroom counts and property types.

Homestead

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,900
increased by105%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Homestead, FL is 36% lower than the median rent in Coral Gables, FL.

Discover rentals in Homestead, FL

27660 Sw 162nd Ave #SIDE - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Homestead

Residential Lease, Homestead, FL

27660 Sw 162nd Ave #SIDE, Homestead, FL 33031

1 bed

1 bath

$800

25784 Sw 139th Path #0 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Homestead

Residential Lease, Homestead, FL

25784 Sw 139th Path #0, Homestead, FL 33032

2 beds

1 bath

$900

2634 Se 9th St - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

House for rent in Homestead

Room for rent

2634 Se 9th St, Homestead, FL 33035

5 beds

1 bath

$1,000

1107 Southwest 2nd Street - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.3

Very good

1107 Southwest 2nd Street

1107 Sw 2nd St, Homestead, FL 33030

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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Frequently asked questions for Homestead, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Homestead rental market.

How much is rent in Homestead?

The average rent in Homestead is $2,500 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Homestead?

Average rent prices in Homestead have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Homestead rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Homestead is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Homestead?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Homestead are Audubon South ($2,050/mo), Keys Gate ($2,100/mo), and Newport ($2,350/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Homestead?

To comfortably afford rent in Homestead, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

June offers the best rental deals in Homestead, with rents hitting their lowest point of the year. February sees the highest rents, creating approximately a 3.3% difference between peak and off-peak months, while November presents the least competitive rental conditions.

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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