Rent by ZIP code in The Villages
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32163 | Sumter County | $2,342 | +6% |
| 32162 | Sumter County | $2,202 | 0% |
| 34785 | Sumter County | $1,627 | -26% |
Rent by bedroom count in The Villages
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Sumter County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Sumter County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,750 to $2,040 depending on the The Villages ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,092 | +1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,139 | +0.0% |
| 2 bedroom | $1,324 | -0.3% |
| 3 bedroom | $1,606 | -3.0% |
| 4 bedroom | $1,904 | -1.7% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in The Villages?
Typical rent across Sumter County is $1,695 as of August 2026. That is up 2.9% from a year earlier.
| Year | Typical rent, Sumter County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,626 | |
| 2023 | $1,640 | +0.8% |
| 2024 | $1,706 | +4.1% |
| 2025 | $1,618 | -5.2% |
| 2026 (through August) | $1,695 | +4.8% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
The Villages rent questions
- What is the average rent in The Villages, FL?
- Typical asking rent in The Villages is $2,202 a month as of July 2026, across 3 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,627 to $2,342.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in The Villages?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Sumter County is $1,324 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,139 and a three bedroom is $1,606. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in The Villages?
- Rent is rising. Typical rent in Sumter County is $1,695 as of August 2026, up 2.9% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in The Villages?
- ZIP 34785 has the lowest typical asking rent in The Villages at $1,627 a month, compared with $2,202 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in The Villages?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical The Villages rent of $2,202, that is about $6,606 a month, or $79,272 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. The Villages sits in the The Villages, FL metro area.