Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Wellington, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Wellington, FL rent slipped 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $4,342/month. Renters today are paying $404 less per month on average than last year, despite a 9.8% increase month over month reflecting recent market recovery.

  • Vs. national rents

    Wellington runs roughly 2.3× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the priciest metros. The market is dominated by houses, with 555 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studio rents in Wellington sit at $5,500/month, 1-bedrooms at $3,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $6,500/month. Houses command a median of $4,925/month compared to apartments at $2,780/month, reflecting the city's inventory composition heavily weighted toward houses.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Paddock Park Of Wellington saw rents fall 70.0% year over year to $5,250/month across 26 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 3.5% drop and marks a local cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Wellington

$4,342/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Wellington is $4,342 per month as of September 2026. This is 129% above the national average rent, or $2,442 more per month.

$2.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Wellington

555

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Wellington rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%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 10% over the last month and have decreased 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 $4,925. 1-bedroom apartments in Wellington run $2,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,521.

Listings

Studio

$5,500

7%

39%

1 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

2%

2 bedroom

$3,150

7%

3%

3 bedroom

$3,625

7%

2%

4 bedroom

$6,500

2%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

39%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,625

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

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$4,342
increased by129%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,400
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Wellington, FL is 28% higher than the median rent in Boca Raton, FL.

Discover rentals in Wellington, FL

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

House for rent

11861 Hawk Holw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Homeland house for rent in Wellington

Residential Lease, Wellington, FL

11861 Hawk Holw, Wellington, FL 33449

Studio

0.5 baths

$850

House for rent

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

Apartment for rent

The Estates at Wellington Green Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated

11h ago

9.9

Excellent

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The Estates at Wellington Green Apartments

2301 Wellington Green Dr, Wellington, FL 33414

1–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,811–$5,812

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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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 $4,342 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Wellington?

Average rent prices in Wellington have increased by 10% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Wellington rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Wellington is 129% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,442 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Wellington?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Wellington are Wellington Green ($3,000/mo), Wycliffe ($4,100/mo), and Homeland ($4,200/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Wellington?

To comfortably afford rent in Wellington, you'd need to earn approximately $174,000/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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