Last updated on July 20, 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 $2,580/month. Renters are paying $9 less per month on average than last year, while month-over-month rent cooled by 1.3%.

  • Homestead runs roughly 1.3× the $1,945/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with 785 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Homestead start around $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,500/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,900/month, rising to 3-bedrooms at $2,550/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,400/month. The market is dominated by 3-bedroom and 4+ bedroom units, which make up over 75% of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Newport neighborhood saw rents climb 33.6% year over year, contrasting with the citywide trend of rents holding essentially flat. This surge shows localized strength within Homestead's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Homestead

$2,580/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Homestead is $2,580 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% above the national average rent, or $635 more per month.

$1.66

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Homestead

785

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Homestead rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,862, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Homestead run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

1%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,500

5%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,900

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,550

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$3,400

1%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,400

Last 30 days

1%

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$2,580
increased by33%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,800
increased by95%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Homestead, FL is 32% 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

Condo for rent in Homestead

CONDOS - Homestead, FL

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

1 bed

1 bath

$800

Condo for rent

26773 Sw 125th Ct #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Homestead

APARTMENT - Homestead, FL

26773 Sw 125th Ct #1, Homestead, FL 33032

1 bed

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

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

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200–$1,300

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 $2,580 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Homestead?

Average rent prices in Homestead have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Homestead rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Homestead is 33% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $635 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Homestead?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Homestead are Audubon South ($2,150/mo), Oasis ($2,899/mo), and Baywinds ($2,925/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Homestead?

To comfortably afford rent in Homestead, you'd need to earn approximately $103,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Homestead average around $1,470/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,940/month. Two-bedrooms saw a larger decline, down 6.0% year over year, while one-bedrooms dropped 3.1% from this time last year.

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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