Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Wellington, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Wellington rent stands today

    Wellington, FL rent slipped 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $5,000/month. Renters are paying $221 less per month than last year, marking a decline despite recent monthly increases.

  • Vs. national rents

    Wellington runs roughly 2.6× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the priciest markets in the country. The market is dominated by houses, which make up 75.4% of total rentals and carry a median rent of $5,575/month.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Wellington sit around $5,150/month, 1-bedrooms around $3,500/month, 2-bedrooms $3,950/month, 3-bedrooms $4,500/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $8,000/month. Larger units make up over 70% of inventory, consistent with the inventory composition.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Paddock Park Of Wellington rents fell 75.6% year over year to $5,500/month across 32 rentals, contrasting with Homeland where rents climbed 80.9% year over year to $6,243/month. This divergence shows significant variation within Wellington's rental market compared to the citywide 4.2% decline.

Median rent

Median rent in Wellington

$5,000/mo

increased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wellington is $5,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 163% above the national average rent, or $3,100 more per month.

$2.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wellington

524

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wellington rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Wellington, FL

Average rent prices in Wellington have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased 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 Wellington, FL

Rent prices in Wellington vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Wellington is $2,780, whereas a house costs $5,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Wellington run $2,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,579.

Listings

Studio

$5,150

4%

53%

1 bedroom

$3,500

4%

21%

2 bedroom

$3,950

4%

6%

3 bedroom

$4,500

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$8,000

7%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$5,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

53%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,000

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

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

Compare median rent prices in Wellington and Boca Raton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Wellington

Median rent price$5,000
increased by163%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,364
increased by77%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wellington, FL is 49% higher than the median rent in Boca Raton, FL.

Discover rentals in Wellington, FL

16493 Rustic Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wellington

Residential Lease, Wellington, FL

16493 Rustic Rd, Wellington, FL 33470

Studio

0 baths

$750

Price dropped $8,250
16175 Deer Path Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wellington

Residential Lease, Wellington, FL

16175 Deer Path Ln, Wellington, FL 33470

Studio

0.5 baths

$800

6600 Duckweed Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Homeland apartment for rent in Wellington

Residential Lease, Wellington, FL

6600 Duckweed Rd, Wellington, FL 33449

1 bed

1.5 baths

$1,000

819 Cindy Circle Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Wellington

Residential Lease, Wellington, FL

819 Cindy Circle Ln, Wellington, FL 33414

1 bed

1 bath

$1,500

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Frequently asked questions for Wellington, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Wellington rental market.

How much is rent in Wellington?

The average rent in Wellington is $5,000 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wellington?

Average rent prices in Wellington have increased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.

How does Wellington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wellington is 163% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,100 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Wellington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Wellington are Wellington Green ($3,750/mo), Greenview Shores Of Wellington ($5,200/mo), and Paddock Park Of Wellington ($5,500/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wellington?

To comfortably afford rent in Wellington, you'd need to earn approximately $200,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

May offers the best rental deals in Wellington, with rents running approximately 45% lower than October's peak prices. February tends to be the most competitive month with higher demand, while December sees the least competition among renters.

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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