Last updated on October 6, 2026

Average rent in
Sweetwater, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Sweetwater, FL rent fell 23.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,125/month. Renters today are paying $967 less per month on average than last year, with rents holding steady month to month after this decline.

  • Sweetwater, FL runs 11.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with limited total rentals at 51.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Sweetwater, FL rent for $1,724/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,823/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,275/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $3,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,400/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Sweetwater

$2,125/mo

decreased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in Sweetwater is $2,125 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $225 more per month.

$1.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Sweetwater

51

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Sweetwater rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Sweetwater, FL

Average rent prices in Sweetwater have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 23% 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 Sweetwater, FL

Rent prices in Sweetwater vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sweetwater is $2,000, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Sweetwater run $1,850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,400.

Listings

Studio

$1,724

3%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,823

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$2,275

3%

10%

3 bedroom

$3,000

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$4,400

14%

54%

Studio

Average rent

$1,724

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,823

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,275

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,400

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

54%

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

Compare median rent prices in Sweetwater and Brownsville by all bedroom counts and property types.

Sweetwater

Median rent price$2,125
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sweetwater, FL is 11% lower than the median rent in Brownsville, FL.

Discover rentals in Sweetwater, FL

11134 Sw 6th St #M - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Sweetwater Groves apartment for rent in Sweetwater

1 bed

1 bath

$1,070

10790 Sw 3rd St #13 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

Sweetwater Groves apartment for rent in Sweetwater

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

$1,800

Price drop

10904 Sw 2nd St #1R - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sweetwater Groves townhouse for rent in Sweetwater

Residential Lease, Sweetwater, FL

10904 Sw 2nd St #1R, Sweetwater, FL 33174

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,800

10765 Sw 4th St #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Sweetwater Groves apartment for rent in Sweetwater

Residential Lease, Sweetwater, FL

10765 Sw 4th St #8, Sweetwater, FL 33174

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

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Frequently asked questions for Sweetwater, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Sweetwater rental market.

How much is rent in Sweetwater?

The average rent in Sweetwater is $2,125 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Sweetwater?

Average rent prices in Sweetwater have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 23% since last year.

How does Sweetwater rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Sweetwater is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Sweetwater?

To comfortably afford rent in Sweetwater, you'd need to earn approximately $85,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December offers the best rental deals in Sweetwater, with rents running about 11% lower than the peak month of June. December also sees the least competition among renters, while January and June are the most competitive 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).

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