salaryRent is higher than in 61% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 5.1 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $74,680 a year. That is $36 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 190 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Stuart?
Share of households by yearly income. 21.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Stuart
| Size | Stuart | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,214 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,584 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,726 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,752 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,462 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Stuart 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 Stuart, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Stuart
Life in Stuart
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Stuart?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $419 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $329,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,940 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Stuart, FL?
Renting in Stuart costs a median of about $1,867 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in Stuart?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $74,680 a year, or $36 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Stuart cheap or expensive?
Stuart is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.5% of the typical household income of $64,953. It ranks 190th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Stuart?
The median homeowner in Stuart pays $2,063 a year in property taxes, about 0.63% of the median home value.
Is Stuart 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 Stuart?
The median home value in Stuart is $329,400, about 5.1 times the typical yearly household income.
18,520 people live in Stuart. Numbers are typical (middle) values.