Last updated on September 4, 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. Month over month, rents cooled 3.1%.

  • Homestead runs roughly 1.3× the national median of $1,910/month, placing it among pricier Florida metros with a market dominated by houses, which make up 72.4% of total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Homestead rent for $1,150/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,500/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,900/month, with 3-bedrooms at the citywide median of $2,500/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,300/month.

Median rent

Median rent in Homestead

$2,500/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Homestead is $2,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $590 more per month.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Homestead

807

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,849, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Homestead run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,150

6%

18%

1 bedroom

$1,500

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,900

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$3,300

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

18%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

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 by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,800
increased by99%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Homestead, FL is 34% lower than the median rent in Coral Gables, FL.

Discover rentals in Homestead, FL

26100 Sw 162nd Ave #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Homestead

1 bed

1 bath

$798

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 15

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

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Homestead

Residential Lease, Homestead, FL

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

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Condo for rent

fully remodeled 2/1 with water included in the rent - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200–$1,300

Apartment for rent

1107 Southwest 2nd Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

1107 Southwest 2nd Street

1107 Sw 2nd St, Homestead, FL 33030

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

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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 August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Homestead?

Average rent prices in Homestead have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Homestead rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Homestead is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $590 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Homestead?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Homestead are Audubon South ($2,287/mo), Newport ($2,385/mo), and Oasis ($2,650/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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