Market Analysis

Orlando Rental Market

Rental investment market data and analysis · Updated November 2026

Median Home Price

$354,975

Average Monthly Rent

$1,884

Estimated Cap Rate

6.4%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

0.5%

Below 1% Rule

Rent ÷ price by zip code

0 of 4 clear the 1% rule · November 2026

ZipMedian priceMedian rentRent ÷ price
32811$198,990$1,6000.80%
32825$379,950$2,1850.58%
32801$330,000$1,8000.55%
32804$619,000$1,9490.31%

Context · FRED home price index

Market Trends

Orlando metro area — % change since 2018

Home Prices

+87.5%

Rent Index

+36.2%

-2%16%35%53%72%90%20182020202220242026

Average Rent by Bedroom

BedroomsAvg Rent
Apartment$1,484/mo
Condo$1,669/mo
Multi-Family$1,800/mo
Single Family$2,118/mo
Townhouse$2,186/mo

Sample Investment Analysis

Based on median price + average rent, 20% down, 6.8% rate, 30yr

Purchase Price$354,975
Down Payment (20%)$70,995
Monthly P&I$1,851
Monthly Rent$1,884
Est. NOI$13,565/yr
Est. Cash Flow-$721/mo
Cash on Cash-11.1%

The Orlando market is cash-flow negative at median prices. Look for properties 15-20% below median or with value-add potential.

What Investors Should Know About Orlando

  • 1Moderate cap rates suggest balanced cash flow and appreciation
  • 21% Rule fails at median prices — need rent of $3,550/mo to pass
  • 3Below-average rents keep entry costs low for new investors

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