salaryRent is higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 86% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 35.3 minutes each way. Most homes (85.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $106,360 a year. That is $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Florida. It is number 421 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Apollo Beach?
Share of households by yearly income. 51.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Apollo Beach
| Size | Apollo Beach | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,969 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,593 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,593 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Apollo Beach overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Apollo Beach, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Apollo Beach
Life in Apollo Beach
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Apollo Beach?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $621 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $472,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $47,270 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Apollo Beach, FL?
Renting in Apollo Beach costs a median of about $2,659 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Apollo Beach?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $106,360 a year, or $51 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Apollo Beach cheap or expensive?
Apollo Beach is rated OK: rent takes 23.2% of the typical household income of $137,635. It ranks 421st cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Apollo Beach?
The median homeowner in Apollo Beach pays $5,781 a year in property taxes, about 1.22% of the median home value.
Is Apollo Beach more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Apollo Beach?
The median home value in Apollo Beach is $472,700, about 3.4 times the typical yearly household income.
33,355 people live in Apollo Beach. Numbers are typical (middle) values.