salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Most households rent (57%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $37,800 a year. That is $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Florida. It is number 6 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Belle Glade?
Share of households by yearly income. 9.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Belle Glade
| Size | Belle Glade | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $620 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $933 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,363 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,672 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Belle Glade 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 Belle Glade, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Belle Glade
Life in Belle Glade
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Belle Glade?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $187 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $163,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,310 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Belle Glade, FL?
Renting in Belle Glade costs a median of about $945 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Belle Glade?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $37,800 a year, or $18 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Belle Glade cheap or expensive?
Belle Glade is rated OK: rent takes 21.9% of the typical household income of $51,769. It ranks 6th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Belle Glade?
The median homeowner in Belle Glade pays $1,467 a year in property taxes, about 0.90% of the median home value.
Is Belle Glade 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 Belle Glade?
The median home value in Belle Glade is $163,100, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
16,972 people live in Belle Glade. Numbers are typical (middle) values.