Last updated on October 16, 2026

Average rent in
Lake Placid, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Lake Placid, FL rent fell 12.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,399/month. Renters today are paying $957 less per month on average than last year.

  • Lake Placid is 26.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it a lower-cost option for renters compared to many other metros.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Lake Placid rent for about $850/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,049/month, 2-bedrooms near $1,350/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,750/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,430/month. These figures represent the range of rents by bedroom size.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents fell 66.0% year over year and 4+ bedroom rents declined 51.4%, both diverging from the citywide decline of 12.6%. These segments show more pronounced cooling compared to the overall market in Lake Placid, FL.

Median rent

Median rent in Lake Placid

$1,399/mo

decreased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lake Placid is $1,399 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $501 less per month.

$1.47

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lake Placid

64

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lake Placid rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lake Placid, FL

Average rent prices in Lake Placid have increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 13% 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 Placid, FL

Rent prices in Lake Placid vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lake Placid is $1,099, whereas a house costs $1,475. 1-bedroom apartments in Lake Placid run $1,099 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

Studio

$850

8%

83%

1 bedroom

$1,049

1%

22%

2 bedroom

$1,350

3%

9%

3 bedroom

$1,750

2%

8%

4 bedroom

$2,430

No Change

65%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

83%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,049

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,430

Last year

65%

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

Compare median rent prices in Lake Placid and Bartow by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lake Placid

Median rent price$1,399
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lake Placid, FL is 18% lower than the median rent in Bartow, FL.

Discover rentals in Lake Placid, FL

205 Phantasy Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lake Placid

Rental, Single Story, Lake Placid, FL

205 Phantasy Ave, Lake Placid, FL 33852

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
40 Betty Dr #20 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lake Placid

Residential, Lake Placid, FL

40 Betty Dr #20, Lake Placid, FL 33852

2 beds

1 bath

$1,049

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1057 Cellini St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

House for rent in Lake Placid

2 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1509 Us Highway 27 S - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lake Placid

Rental, Single Story, Lake Placid, FL

1509 Us Highway 27 S, Lake Placid, FL 33852

3 beds

2 baths

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Lake Placid, FL

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

How much is rent in Lake Placid?

The average rent in Lake Placid is $1,399 per month as of October 10, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lake Placid?

Average rent prices in Lake Placid have increased by 12% over the last month and have decreased by 13% since last year.

How does Lake Placid rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lake Placid is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $501 less per month.

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

To comfortably afford rent in Lake Placid, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

October offers the best rental deals in Lake Placid, with rents running about 25% lower than the peak season in March. This seasonal variation creates clear timing opportunities for budget-conscious renters.

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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