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Rental market in Ellenton: rising rents

In Ellenton, Census median gross rent rose about 46.1% over the last five years, rents on a clear upward path. The market also shows vacancy near 20.1%, a population of 429,792, up 11.9% over five years, and renters in 25.7% of homes. The typical home is valued near $391,400, and the median household earns about $78,457 a year, with renters spending a median 35.6% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

+3% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
+4% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
+7% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+46.1% Rent trend, 5-yr
35.6% Rent-to-income

People & households

25.7% Renter-occupied
429,792 Population
+11.9% Population, 5-yr
$78,457 Median household income

Housing stock

20.1% Vacancy rate
$391,400 Median home value
1991 Median year built
60.9% Single-family homes

Jobs

4.6% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed +3% 3-bed +4% 4-bed +7%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 25.7% Owners 74.3%

A good property management company in Ellenton can take a load off your plate: pricing, marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, and maintenance. About 60.9% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 20.1%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 4.6% as of August 2026. Check the managers above and get a quote.

Figures reflect long-term residential rentals, not short-term or vacation rentals. Commercial and other non-residential rents are not shown, but they tend to move with the local residential market, so the pattern above still points you in the right direction.

Frequently asked questions

Are rents rising in Ellenton?

Census median gross rent rose about 46.1% over the last five years.

How strong is rental demand in Ellenton?

About 25.7% of homes are renter-occupied, and the population of 429,792 grew 11.9% over five years. Vacancy runs near 20.1%.

How do rents in Ellenton compare to the national average?

Measured against the U.S. average: two-bedroom +3%, three-bedroom +4%, four-bedroom +7%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

Is Ellenton a good market for rental property?

This is a softer market, where competitive pricing and low vacancy make the difference. Renters make up 25.7% of households and vacancy sits near 20.1%. Three-bedroom rents run about 4% above the national average, and rents rose about 46.1% over five years.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (August 2026).