Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Tavares, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Tavares, FL rent slipped 2.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,910/month. Renters today are paying $58 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Tavares is 0.5% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, with 50 total rentals offering a small but varied market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    In Tavares, 1-bedroom units rent around $1,150/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,648/month, 3-bedrooms near $1,930/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,322/month. Houses make up 67.6% of rentals with a median of $2,045/month, while apartments are at $1,200/month across 25.2% of the market.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Summeral Park Heights rents rose 21.0% year over year to $1,918/month, contrasting with the citywide decline of 2.3%. Imperial Mobile Terrace also saw a 13.3% increase to $1,699/month, showing localized rent growth within Tavares.

Median rent

Median rent in Tavares

$1,910/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tavares is $1,910 per month as of September 2026. This is 1% above the national average rent, or $10 more per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tavares

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tavares rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Tavares, FL

Average rent prices in Tavares have remained the same 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 Tavares, FL

Rent prices in Tavares vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Tavares is $1,199, whereas a house costs $2,045. 1-bedroom apartments in Tavares run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,150

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,647

3%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,930

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,322

4%

No Change

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,647

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,930

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,322

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

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

Compare median rent prices in Tavares and Clermont by all bedroom counts and property types.

Tavares

Median rent price$1,910
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,374
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tavares, FL is 20% lower than the median rent in Clermont, FL.

Discover rentals in Tavares, FL

N Saint Clair Abrams Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Tavares

1 Bedroom 1 Bath

N Saint Clair Abrams Ave, Tavares, FL 32778

1 bed

1 bath

$720

824 N Saint Clair Abrams Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Tavares

Residential Lease, TAVARES, FL

824 N Saint Clair Abrams Ave, Tavares, FL 32778

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

743 E Alfred St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

St. Clair apartment for rent in Tavares

Residential Lease, TAVARES, FL

743 E Alfred St, Tavares, FL 32778

2 beds

1 bath

$1,400

423 E Rosewood Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Tavares

Rosewood Condos

423 E Rosewood Ln, Tavares, FL 32778

3 beds

2 baths

$1,420

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Frequently asked questions for Tavares, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Tavares rental market.

How much is rent in Tavares?

The average rent in Tavares is $1,910 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tavares?

Average rent prices in Tavares have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Tavares rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tavares is 1% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $10 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tavares?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tavares are Sunset Groves ($1,404/mo), Eustis Heights ($1,672/mo), and Imperial Mobile Terrace ($1,699/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tavares?

To comfortably afford rent in Tavares, 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 Tavares?

September offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Tavares, with rents running about 12% lower than February's peak prices and less competition from other renters. December also sees reduced demand, making it another favorable month for finding deals.

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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