Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Winter Haven, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Winter Haven, FL rent slipped 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,748/month. Renters today are paying $54 less per month on average than last year as the market remains below its 2024 peak of $1,816/month.

  • Winter Haven, FL sits 9.9% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with 274 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios and 1-bedrooms in Winter Haven run around $1,195/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,400/month, and 3-bedrooms at $1,850/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,100/month. Houses, which make up 68% of rentals, have a median rent of $1,900/month compared to $1,340/month for apartments.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Lake Ashton West rents fell 29.7% year over year to $1,898/month across 13 rentals. This decline is steeper than the citywide drop of 2.9%, showing a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Winter Haven

$1,747/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Winter Haven is $1,747 per month as of August 2026. This is 10% below the national average rent, or $192 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Winter Haven

274

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Winter Haven rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Winter Haven, FL

Average rent prices in Winter Haven have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 Winter Haven, FL

Rent prices in Winter Haven vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Winter Haven is $1,340, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Winter Haven run $1,245 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$1,195

3%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,195

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,850

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,100

6%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

18%

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

Compare median rent prices in Winter Haven and Auburndale by all bedroom counts and property types.

Winter Haven

Median rent price$1,747
decreased by10%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Winter Haven, FL is 6% lower than the median rent in Auburndale, FL.

Discover rentals in Winter Haven, FL

Briarcrest  at Winter Haven - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

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Briarcrest at Winter Haven

200 Avenue K Se, Winter Haven, FL 33880

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$997–$1,525

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Call

4d ago

House for rent in Winter Haven

723 1/2 24th St Nw, Winter Haven, FL 33881

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

House for rent

2407 6th St NE - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

2407 6th St NE

2407 6th St Ne, Winter Haven, FL 33881

2 beds

1 bath

$1,030

Apartment for rent

3039 Saint Paul Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Winter Haven

2 beds

1 bath

$1,045

Condo for rent

Available May 29

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Frequently asked questions for Winter Haven, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Winter Haven rental market.

How much is rent in Winter Haven?

The average rent in Winter Haven is $1,747 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Winter Haven?

Average rent prices in Winter Haven have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.

How does Winter Haven rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Winter Haven is 10% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $192 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Winter Haven?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Winter Haven are Downtown Winter Haven ($1,337/mo), South College ($1,395/mo), and Haven Shores ($1,400/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Winter Haven?

To comfortably afford rent in Winter Haven, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Winter Haven?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Winter Haven average around $1,210/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,420/month.

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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