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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 numbers also show 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 professional property manager in Ellenton generally handles 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. Compare the managers above and request a free quote.

Rents here are long-term residential, not vacation or short-term. Non-residential property is not priced above, though its rents usually track the same local direction, so the residential trend is still a useful guide.

Frequently asked questions

Are rents rising in Ellenton?

Census data shows median gross rent rose about 46.1% across five years.

How strong is rental demand in Ellenton?

Renters occupy 25.7% of homes, 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?

Compared with 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?

Tenants have options here, so pricing and low turnover matter. 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).