Last updated on September 20, 2026

Average rent in
Orlando, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Orlando, FL rent slipped 2.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,895/month. Renters today are paying $91 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the 2025 peak of $2,000/month.

  • Orlando sits 0.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 1,900 total rentals offering a moderate inventory for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Orlando run around $1,420/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,400/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,700/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,250/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,975/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Bella Collina rents fell 80.5% year over year to $2,100/month across 15 rentals. This local decline contrasts with the citywide market's 2.8% drop and indicates a notable cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Orlando

$1,895/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Orlando is $1,895 per month as of September 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Orlando

1,900

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Orlando rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Orlando, FL

Average rent prices in Orlando have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Orlando, FL

Rent prices in Orlando vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Orlando is $1,725, whereas a house costs $2,395. 1-bedroom apartments in Orlando run $1,545 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,790.

Listings

Studio

$1,419

3%

8%

1 bedroom

$1,400

5%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,700

1%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,250

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,975

2%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,419

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

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

Compare median rent prices in Orlando and Altamonte Springs by all bedroom counts and property types.

Orlando

Median rent price$1,895

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Orlando, FL is 18% higher than the median rent in Altamonte Springs, FL.

Cost of living in Orlando, FL

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services6% lower
Groceries5% higher
Health5% lower
Housing23% lower
Transportation5% lower
Utilities4% lower

Discover rentals in Orlando, FL

Ekos at Lake Shadow - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

Ekos at Lake Shadow

1010 Shadow Lake Cir, Orlando, FL 32810

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$529–$1,945

5530 Old Cheney Hwy - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.3

Very good

5530 Old Cheney Hwy

5530 Old Cheney Hwy, Orlando, FL 32807

1 bed

1 bath

$695

1224 Moselle Ave #1-1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Orlando

1BR/1.0BA

1224 Moselle Ave #1-1, Orlando, FL 32807

1 bed

1 bath

$695

1213 Corbett Ln - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

Dover Shores West condo for rent in Orlando

1 bed

1 bath

$700

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Frequently asked questions for Orlando, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Orlando rental market.

How much is rent in Orlando?

The average rent in Orlando is $1,895 per month as of September 19, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Orlando?

Average rent prices in Orlando have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Orlando rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Orlando is roughly the same as the national average.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Orlando?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Orlando are Rosemont ($1,342/mo), South Semoran ($1,485/mo), and Metro West ($1,696/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Orlando?

To comfortably afford rent in Orlando, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

October is the best time to apartment hunt in Orlando, with the lowest seasonal rents and reduced competition among renters. April sees the highest rent, with roughly 4.3% difference between these peak and low months.

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).

For additional insights into rental trends, including month-over-month changes and historical comparisons, see Zumper's Monthly Metro Report.

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