salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Most homes (81.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $133,640 a year. That is $64 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 469 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bee Ridge?
Share of households by yearly income. 26.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bee Ridge
| Size | Bee Ridge | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,604 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,231 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,403 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bee Ridge 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 Bee Ridge, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bee Ridge
Life in Bee Ridge
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bee Ridge?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $480 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $412,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $41,240 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bee Ridge, FL?
Renting in Bee Ridge costs a median of about $3,341 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Bee Ridge?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $133,640 a year, or $64 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bee Ridge cheap or expensive?
Bee Ridge is rated Expensive: rent takes 49.0% of the typical household income of $81,865. It ranks 469th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bee Ridge?
The median homeowner in Bee Ridge pays $2,754 a year in property taxes, about 0.67% of the median home value.
Is Bee Ridge 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 Bee Ridge?
The median home value in Bee Ridge is $412,400, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
10,334 people live in Bee Ridge. Numbers are typical (middle) values.