Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Lake Mary, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Lake Mary, FL rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,998/month. Month over month, rents fell 4.9% after a peak of $2,150/month two months ago.

  • Lake Mary rents run 5.1% above the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with a small total rental inventory of 58 units.

  • Price ranges

    In Lake Mary, 1-bedroom units rent for about $1,350/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,682/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,380/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,810/month. Houses command a median rent of $2,700/month, while apartments are lower at $1,578/month, reflecting the city's housing-heavy inventory.

Median rent

Median rent in Lake Mary

$1,997/mo

decreased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lake Mary is $1,997 per month as of September 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $97 more per month.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lake Mary

58

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lake Mary 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 Lake Mary, FL

Average rent prices in Lake Mary have decreased by 5% 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 Lake Mary, FL

Rent prices in Lake Mary vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lake Mary is $1,577, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Mary run $1,349 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,682.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,349

2%

19%

2 bedroom

$1,682

2%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,380

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,810

4%

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,349

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,682

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,380

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,810

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

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

Compare median rent prices in Lake Mary and Azalea Park by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lake Mary

Median rent price$1,997
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,812
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lake Mary, FL is 10% higher than the median rent in Azalea Park, FL.

Discover rentals in Lake Mary, FL

230 S 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lake Mary

2 BR / 1 BA Duplex in Lake Mary

230 S 4th St, Lake Mary, FL 32746

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

$1,375

Price drop

717 Secret Harbor Ln - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Lake Mary

2585 Grassy Point Dr #215 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Lake Mary

Residential Lease, LAKE MARY, FL

2585 Grassy Point Dr #215, Lake Mary, FL 32746

2 beds

2 baths

$1,599

$1,499

Price drop

132 Vista Verdi Cir #228 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Lake Mary

Residential Lease, LAKE MARY, FL

132 Vista Verdi Cir #228, Lake Mary, FL 32746

2 beds

2 baths

$1,545

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Frequently asked questions for Lake Mary, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Lake Mary rental market.

How much is rent in Lake Mary?

The average rent in Lake Mary is $1,997 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lake Mary?

Average rent prices in Lake Mary have decreased by 5% over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.

How does Lake Mary rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lake Mary is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $97 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lake Mary?

To comfortably afford rent in Lake Mary, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lake Mary?

December offers the best rental deals in Lake Mary, with rents running about 12% lower than January, which sees the highest prices of the 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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