salaryRent is higher than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.0 years of household income. Most households rent (56%), so there are plenty of rental options. It is a highly educated city: 58.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $87,640 a year. That is $42 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 320 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Maitland?
Share of households by yearly income. 35.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Maitland
| Size | Maitland | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,935 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,906 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,330 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,201 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,385 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Maitland 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 Maitland, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Maitland
Life in Maitland
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Maitland?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,439 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $523,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $52,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Maitland, FL?
Renting in Maitland costs a median of about $2,191 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Maitland?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $87,640 a year, or $42 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Maitland cheap or expensive?
Maitland is rated OK: rent takes 25.1% of the typical household income of $104,776. It ranks 320th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Maitland?
The median homeowner in Maitland pays $3,675 a year in property taxes, about 0.70% of the median home value.
Is Maitland 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 Maitland?
The median home value in Maitland is $523,200, about 5.0 times the typical yearly household income.
19,469 people live in Maitland. Numbers are typical (middle) values.