Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Tavares, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Tavares

$1,800/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Tavares is $1,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Tavares

48

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Tavares rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Tavares, FL

Average rent prices in Tavares have decreased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,990. 1-bedroom apartments in Tavares run $1,075 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,399.

Listings

Studio

$774

No Change

23%

1 bedroom

$1,075

5%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,525

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,870

3%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,400

1%

9%

Studio

Average rent

$774

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,870

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

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$1,800
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Tavares, FL is 25% lower than the median rent in Clermont, FL.

Discover rentals in Tavares, FL

1086 Hibiscus Ct - Photo 1 of 1

21h ago

Summeral Park Heights apartment for rent in Tavares

2 beds

1 bath

$985

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

$1,275

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1406 Crystal Ct #B - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Tavares

Residential Lease, TAVARES, FL

1406 Crystal Ct #B, Tavares, FL 32778

2 beds

1 bath

$1,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
710 W Rosewood Ln - Photo 1 of 1

18h ago

House for rent in Tavares

3 beds

2 baths

$1,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,800 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Tavares?

Average rent prices in Tavares have decreased by 13% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.

How does Tavares rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Tavares is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Tavares?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Tavares are Eustis Heights ($1,300/mo), Chelsea Oaks ($1,550/mo), and St Clair ($1,550/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Tavares?

To comfortably afford rent in Tavares, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/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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