salaryRent is higher than in 68% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.3 minutes each way. Most homes (77.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $79,200 a year. That is $38 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 245 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Apopka?
Share of households by yearly income. 37.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Apopka
| Size | Apopka | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,803 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,714 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,257 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,593 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Apopka 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 Apopka, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Apopka
Life in Apopka
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Apopka?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $760 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $394,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $39,490 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Apopka, FL?
Renting in Apopka costs a median of about $1,980 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Apopka?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $79,200 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Apopka cheap or expensive?
Apopka is rated OK: rent takes 22.7% of the typical household income of $104,489. It ranks 245th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Apopka?
The median homeowner in Apopka pays $2,707 a year in property taxes, about 0.69% of the median home value.
Is Apopka 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 Apopka?
The median home value in Apopka is $394,900, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
58,232 people live in Apopka. Numbers are typical (middle) values.