Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
Winter Haven, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Winter Haven, FL rent slipped 5.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month. Renters today are paying $99 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the 2025 peak of $1,800/month.

  • Winter Haven sits 13.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 280 total rentals offering a smaller but diverse market primarily composed of houses.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Winter Haven rent for $1,047/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,148/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,385/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $1,800/month and 4+ bedrooms $2,100/month. Houses command a median of $1,895/month compared to $1,295/month for apartments, consistent with the market's heavy house inventory.

Median rent

Median rent in Winter Haven

$1,650/mo

decreased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Winter Haven is $1,650 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Winter Haven

280

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,295, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Winter Haven run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$1,047

No Change

13%

1 bedroom

$1,147

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,385

No Change

1%

3 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,100

No Change

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,047

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,147

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,385

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

2%

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$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,895

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Winter Haven, FL is 13% lower than the median rent in Auburndale, FL.

Discover rentals in Winter Haven, FL

1439 34th St Nw #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Winter Haven

2 beds

1 bath

$925

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.
Rent special

9h ago

7.8

Very good

Country Place Apartment Homes

3950 Country Pl, Winter Haven, FL 33880

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$949–$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.
521 20th St Sw #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Winter Haven

20th Street Southwest 521 - C

521 20th St Sw #C, Winter Haven, FL 33880

2 beds

1 bath

$975

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.
2407 6th St NE - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

7.7

Very good

2407 6th St NE

2407 6th St Ne, Winter Haven, FL 33881

2 beds

1 bath

$990

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.

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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 $1,650 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Winter Haven?

Average rent prices in Winter Haven have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.

How does Winter Haven rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Winter Haven is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Winter Haven?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Winter Haven are Downtown Winter Haven ($1,401/mo), Lakeside Landings ($1,550/mo), and Lake Buckeye Estates ($1,600/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 $66,000/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?

Fall and winter months offer the best rental deals in Winter Haven, with October seeing the lowest rents of the year. March is the most competitive month with higher demand, while November and December are the least competitive with roughly 5% lower rents than peak spring pricing.

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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