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Is South Apopka, FL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,14535% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$65,951about $5,496/month · 24% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$280,50016% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.6 minutes each way.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,800 a year. That is $22 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 25 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

South Apopka
$1,145
Lake Alfred
$1,419
Clewiston
$2,124
Fort Pierce North
$969
Lecanto
$1,372
Kathleen
$1,312
Balm
$2,400

How much do households earn in South Apopka?

Under $25k
23.7%
$25k–50k
22.3%
$50k–100k
41.6%
$100k–150k
7.9%
$150k+
2.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 10.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in South Apopka

SizeSouth ApopkaU.S. average
1 bedroom$989$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,187$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,231$1,698

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

How expensive is South Apopka 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 South Apopka, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in South Apopka

🏛️ Property tax$2,229a year · 0.79% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$181a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in South Apopka

Commute to work34.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree18.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home62.2%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line28.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment9.6%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Apopka?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $801 a month less.

Renting
$1,145
Owning
$1,946

Owning assumes a typical $280,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,050 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in South Apopka, FL?

Renting in South Apopka costs a median of about $1,145 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in South Apopka?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,800 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.

Is South Apopka cheap or expensive?

South Apopka is rated OK: rent takes 20.8% of the typical household income of $65,951. It ranks 25th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in South Apopka?

The median homeowner in South Apopka pays $2,229 a year in property taxes, about 0.79% of the median home value.

Is South Apopka 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 South Apopka?

The median home value in South Apopka is $280,500, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.

7,300 people live in South Apopka. Numbers are typical (middle) values.