Last updated on June 18, 2026

Average rent in
Winter Haven, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Winter Haven, FL rent slipped 4.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,720/month. Renters today are paying $198 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Winter Haven sits 11.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 232 total rentals offering a modest but diverse market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Winter Haven run around $925/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,200/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,395/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,890/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,105/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,942/month, while apartments sit lower at $1,325/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Tranquility Park rents fell 31.1% year over year to $1,205/month across 13 rentals, marking a sharper decline than the citywide 4.0% drop. South College also cooled with a 20.8% decline to $1,390/month, contrasting with the modest increases in pricier neighborhoods like Lakeside Landings.

Median rent

Median rent in Winter Haven

$1,720/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Winter Haven is $1,720 per month as of June 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $230 less per month.

$1.30

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Winter Haven

232

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Winter Haven rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 remained the same 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 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 $1,325, whereas a house costs $1,942. 1-bedroom apartments in Winter Haven run $1,249 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.

Listings

Studio

$925

2%

19%

1 bedroom

$1,200

2%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,395

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,890

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,105

2%

52%

Studio

Average rent

$925

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

19%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,890

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,105

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

52%

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$1,720
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,810
decreased by7%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Winter Haven, FL is 5% lower than the median rent in Auburndale, FL.

Discover rentals in Winter Haven, FL

720 6th St Nw #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Winter Haven

Single Family Residence - WINTER HAVEN, FL

720 6th St Nw #3, Winter Haven, FL 33881

2 beds

1 bath

$700

House for rent

720 6th St Nw #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Winter Haven

Single Family Residence - WINTER HAVEN, FL

720 6th St Nw #2, Winter Haven, FL 33881

2 beds

1 bath

$700

House for rent

720 6th St Nw #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Winter Haven

Single Family Residence - WINTER HAVEN, FL

720 6th St Nw #1, Winter Haven, FL 33881

2 beds

1 bath

$750

House for rent

622 Avenue S Ne #10 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Winter Haven

622 Avenue S NE - 10

622 Avenue S Ne #10, Winter Haven, FL 33881

3 beds

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 6

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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 $1,720 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Winter Haven?

Average rent prices in Winter Haven have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Winter Haven rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Winter Haven is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $230 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Winter Haven?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Winter Haven are Tranquility Park ($1,205/mo), South College ($1,390/mo), and Downtown Winter Haven ($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 $69,000/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?

Winter Haven's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,400 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's various neighborhoods and property types.

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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