Last updated on June 28, 2026

Average rent in
Ruskin, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Ruskin, FL rent slipped 2.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,198/month. Renters today are paying $15 less per month on average than last year, continuing a modest cooling trend since the 2024 peak of $2,375/month.

  • Ruskin runs 12.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with 99 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Ruskin rent for $1,525/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,599/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,975/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,095/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,500/month. These figures show the range renters can expect by bedroom size.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment in Ruskin rose 14.7% year over year, diverging from the overall citywide decline of 2.3%. This indicates stronger demand or pricing dynamics for smaller units compared to the broader market.

Median rent

Median rent in Ruskin

$2,198/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Ruskin is $2,198 per month as of June 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $248 more per month.

$1.24

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Ruskin

99

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Ruskin rentals at each price point

90%68%45%23%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Ruskin, FL

Average rent prices in Ruskin have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 Ruskin, FL

Rent prices in Ruskin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ruskin is $2,164, whereas a house costs $2,222. 1-bedroom apartments in Ruskin run $1,681 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,425.

Listings

Studio

$1,525

1%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,599

2%

20%

2 bedroom

$1,975

4%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,095

5%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,500

1%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,095

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

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

Compare median rent prices in Ruskin and Anna Maria by all bedroom counts and property types.

Ruskin

Median rent price$2,198
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,495
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Ruskin, FL is 37% lower than the median rent in Anna Maria, FL.

Discover rentals in Ruskin, FL

219 Smokey Hill Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Ruskin

3 beds

2 baths

$1,115

House for rent

Available Jun 21

2910 Hibiscus Run Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ruskin

Mobile Home, Mobile/Manufactured - Ruskin, FL

2910 Hibiscus Run Ln, Ruskin, FL 33570

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

$1,200

Price drop

Apartment for rent

419 Frances Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Ruskin

Manufactured Home - RUSKIN, FL

419 Frances Cir, Ruskin, FL 33570

2 beds

2 baths

$1,300

Apartment for rent

213 6th Ave Sw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Ruskin

3 beds

1 bath

$1,795

House for rent

Available Jun 17

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Frequently asked questions for Ruskin, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Ruskin rental market.

How much is rent in Ruskin?

The average rent in Ruskin is $2,198 per month as of June 27, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Ruskin?

Average rent prices in Ruskin have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Ruskin rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Ruskin is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $248 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Ruskin?

To comfortably afford rent in Ruskin, you'd need to earn approximately $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Ruskin, Florida one-bedroom apartments averaged around $1,400 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units averaged around $2,000 monthly. These figures reflect current market conditions with one-bedrooms representing about 6% of available inventory and two-bedrooms making up 7% of monthly listings.

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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