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Is Buenaventura Lakes, FL expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 37 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$2,29831% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$74,295about $6,191/month · 15% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$327,5002% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $91,920 a year. That is $44 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 340 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Buenaventura Lakes
$2,298
Dania Beach
$2,637
Lakeside
$1,691
East Lake
$2,069
Lake Magdalene
$1,717
Oakleaf Plantation
$2,486
Apollo Beach
$2,659

How much do households earn in Buenaventura Lakes?

Under $25k
13.6%
$25k–50k
28.1%
$50k–100k
36.9%
$100k–150k
12.1%
$150k+
7.2%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Buenaventura Lakes

SizeBuenaventura LakesU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,847$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,908$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,681$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Buenaventura Lakes overall?

Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
90
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Buenaventura Lakes, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Buenaventura Lakes

🏛️ Property tax$1,994a year · 0.61% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$210a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Buenaventura Lakes

Commute to work29.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree22.4%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home74%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13.3%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Buenaventura Lakes?

About the same. Renting and owning cost within $26 of each other each month.

Renting
$2,298
Owning
$2,272

Owning assumes a typical $327,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,750 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Buenaventura Lakes, FL?

Renting in Buenaventura Lakes costs a median of about $2,298 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Buenaventura Lakes?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $91,920 a year, or $44 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Buenaventura Lakes cheap or expensive?

Buenaventura Lakes is rated Expensive: rent takes 37.1% of the typical household income of $74,295. It ranks 340th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Buenaventura Lakes?

The median homeowner in Buenaventura Lakes pays $1,994 a year in property taxes, about 0.61% of the median home value.

Is Buenaventura Lakes 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 Buenaventura Lakes?

The median home value in Buenaventura Lakes is $327,500, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.

32,682 people live in Buenaventura Lakes. Numbers are typical (middle) values.