salaryRent is lower than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.0 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 18.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $55,560 a year. That is $27 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 62 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Brent?
Share of households by yearly income. 8.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Brent
| Size | Brent | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $916 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,111 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,418 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,389 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Brent overall?
Everyday prices in the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent metro area are 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Brent
Life in Brent
What jobs pay in Brent
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $132,560 | 12.6% |
| Lawyer | $126,790 | 13.1% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $120,880 | 13.8% |
| Physician Assistant | $119,570 | 13.9% |
| Software Developer | $108,430 | 15.4% |
| Operations Manager | $97,350 | 17.1% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $94,290 | 17.7% |
| Civil Engineer | $93,980 | 17.7% |
| Dental Hygienist | $81,780 | 20.4% |
| Registered Nurse | $77,890 | 21.4% |
| Accountant | $76,410 | 21.8% |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,400 | 26.3% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $59,990 | 27.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $58,030 | 28.7% |
| Police Officer | $56,720 | 29.4% |
| Electrician | $50,510 | 33.0% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $50,360 | 33.1% |
| Plumber | $49,670 | 33.6% |
| Truck Driver | $47,950 | 34.8% |
| Carpenter | $47,920 | 34.8% |
| Firefighter | $45,770 | 36.4% |
| Customer Service Representative | $43,290 | 38.5% |
| Medical Assistant | $38,760 | 43.0% |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,540 | 45.6% |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,430 | 45.8% |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,800 | 46.6% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,340 | 47.2% |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,870 | 52.3% |
| Cashier | $29,910 | 55.7% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Brent?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $280 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $159,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Brent, FL?
Renting in Brent costs a median of about $1,389 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Brent?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $55,560 a year, or $27 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Brent cheap or expensive?
Brent is rated Expensive: rent takes 31.4% of the typical household income of $53,027. It ranks 62nd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Brent?
The median homeowner in Brent pays $908 a year in property taxes, about 0.57% of the median home value.
Is Brent more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 2% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Brent?
The median home value in Brent is $159,900, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
23,813 people live in Brent. Numbers are typical (middle) values.