Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Palm Harbor, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Palm Harbor, FL rent slipped 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,095/month. Renters today are paying $210 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Palm Harbor runs 10.3% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among smaller metro markets with 103 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Palm Harbor rent for $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,550/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,900/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,550/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,455/month while apartments sit at $1,600/month, reflecting the variety of property types available.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Eniswood rents fell 72.4% year over year to $1,600/month across 18 rentals, a much steeper decline than the citywide 4.2% drop. Baywood Village and Lake Valencia also saw large declines of 56.1% and 50.0%, respectively, showing localized cooldowns within Palm Harbor.

Median rent

Median rent in Palm Harbor

$2,095/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Palm Harbor is $2,095 per month as of September 2026. This is 10% above the national average rent, or $195 more per month.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Palm Harbor

103

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Palm Harbor rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Palm Harbor, FL

Average rent prices in Palm Harbor have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Palm Harbor, FL

Rent prices in Palm Harbor vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Palm Harbor is $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,455. 1-bedroom apartments in Palm Harbor run $1,430 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,692.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,550

3%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,900

No Change

8%

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,550

5%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

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

Compare median rent prices in Palm Harbor and Belleair by all bedroom counts and property types.

Palm Harbor

Median rent price$2,095
increased by10%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,650
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Palm Harbor, FL is 21% lower than the median rent in Belleair, FL.

Discover rentals in Palm Harbor, FL

Harbourtowne at Countrywoods - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

9.6

Excellent

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Harbourtowne at Countrywoods

1697 Nantucket Ct, Palm Harbor, FL 34683

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,394–$2,238

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3277 Fox Chase Cir N #211 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Fox Chase condo for rent in Palm Harbor

2 beds

2 baths

$1,495

Katherine Boulevard #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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Verified

2 beds

2 baths

$2,199

$1,599

Price drop

The Landings at Boot Ranch West - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

8.5

Very good

The Landings at Boot Ranch West

212 Katherine Blvd, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,600–$3,004

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Frequently asked questions for Palm Harbor, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Palm Harbor rental market.

How much is rent in Palm Harbor?

The average rent in Palm Harbor is $2,095 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Palm Harbor?

Average rent prices in Palm Harbor have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Palm Harbor rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Palm Harbor is 10% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $195 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Palm Harbor?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Palm Harbor are Ozona ($1,672/mo), Wedgewood Of Palm Harbor ($1,700/mo), and Highland Lakes ($1,800/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Palm Harbor?

To comfortably afford rent in Palm Harbor, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Palm Harbor?

February offers the lowest rents in Palm Harbor, with approximately 3.3% savings compared to September's peak prices. December is the least competitive month with lower demand, while March and July see higher competition.

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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