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Average Rent in Levy County, FL Rents falling 18.9% YoY🔻 Cheapest in FL

HUD FY2021 · Official government data · Updated annually · Metro pop. 44,276

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⚠️ Data notice: The most recent HUD data available for this area is FY2021. HUD may have reclassified this metro — figures may not reflect current market conditions.

Market Overview

Levy County, FL has rental prices ranging from $553/month to $1,149/month in 2021, depending on unit size. The typical 1-bedroom apartment rents for $557/month — 60% below the national average of $1,400/month. With a median household income of $53,805/year, spending $557/month on a 1-bedroom represents 12% of gross income — within the recommended 30% threshold.

How Levy County Compares

With an average 2-bedroom rent of $734/month, Levy County ranks #54 most expensive of the 54 cities tracked in Florida — more affordable than 99% of all US cities in our data.

The Levy County Rental Market

The Levy County, FL area has a population of about 44,276 and 20% of households renting rather than owning. That renter share runs below the US average of ~34%, a more homeowner-heavy market where rental inventory can be limited.

Rent Trends

2-bedroom rents in Levy County, FL have fallen by $171/month (18.9%) over the past year, from $905 to $734. This rate of decrease is significant and reflects softening demand or increased inventory in the local market.

Affordability

To afford a 1-bedroom apartment in Levy County, FL without exceeding the 30% housing cost guideline, a renter needs an annual income of approximately $22,280. The local median household income of $53,805 exceeds that threshold by $31,525, making Levy County relatively accessible compared to local wages.

Economy & Jobs

Levy County, FL has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, 1.7 percentage points above the national average of 3.9%. A higher unemployment rate can moderate rental demand over time, which may help keep rent growth in check compared to tighter job markets.

Fair Market Rents

HUD FY2021
Studio
$553
Affordable
1 Bedroom
$557
Affordable
2 Bedrooms
$734
18.9% YoY
Affordable
3 Bedrooms
$1,001
Affordable
4 Bedrooms
$1,149
Affordable
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Is Levy County, FL Affordable?

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Affordability Index(30% income rule)

To rent a 2BR
$29,360/year
Local median income: $53,805
To buy a median home
/year
US national median: $75,000
💡 Based on a 2BR rent of $734/month and 20% down on a home at 7% rate.

Nearby Cities in FLlargest metros in the state

CityStudio1BR2BR3BRHome Value
West Palm Beach$1,639$1,830$2,187$2,856
Miami$1,711$1,898$2,329$3,008
Fort Lauderdale$1,768$1,929$2,388$3,297
Tampa$1,566$1,686$1,978$2,533
Orlando$1,636$1,727$1,958$2,486
Jacksonville$1,381$1,454$1,730$2,163

Rent or Buy in Levy County?

Break-even analysis and mortgage estimates based on local market data.

Should I Rent or Buy?

Break-even analysis using real Levy County data

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Home Value
$350,000
2BR Rent
$734/mo
Mortgage Rate
7%
Monthly P&I
$1,863/mo
🏢 Rent

Renting appears to be the better financial choice for this scenario.

Total monthly buy cost: $2,577/movs rent: $734/mo
Estimates only. Excludes HOA, PMI (if <20% down), closing costs, and tax benefits. Assumes 5% return on invested down payment.

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