What is the average apartment size in Brandon?

The average size for a Brandon, FL apartment is 1,002 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Brandon?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Brandon is $1,742 per month, a 1.34% decrease from last years average of $1,766.

What is the average apartment size in Brandon?

The typical apartment in Brandon offers about 1,002 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Brandon, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Brandon?

The typical rent budget in Brandon ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 62% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Brandon?

In Brandon, 44% of households rent while 56% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Brandon is $1,742, a 1.34% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,766.

One-bedroom apartments provide 782 square feet for $1,544, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,817 offer 1,106 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,338 sq ft) for $2,142, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Brandon, FL

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,742	1,002 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,544	782 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,817	1,106 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,142	1,338 sq. ft.

Brandon, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Brandon, FL have decreased by 1.34% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,766 to $1,742.

What's the typical rent budget in Brandon, FL?

The largest share of rentals in Brandon, FL (62%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Brandon, FL?

19,996 or 44% of the households in Brandon, FL are renter-occupied while 25,012 or 56% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Brandon, FL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Thonotosassa	$2,091
East Lake - Orient Park	$1,392

Brandon | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in East Lake - Orient Park is 33% lower than in Thonotosassa

$1,392

East Lake - Orient Park rent is 20% lower than Brandon average

Average Rent $1,392

$2,091

Thonotosassa rent is 20% higher than Brandon average

Average Rent $2,091

How Brandon Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Brandon	$1,742
Jacksonville	$1,497
Miami	$2,734
Tampa	$2,013
Kissimmee	$1,809
Orlando	$1,788
Fort Myers	$1,714
Cape Coral	$1,689
Miami Beach	$3,403
St. Petersburg	$2,018
Port St. Lucie	$2,136
University	$1,810
Riverview	$1,880
Apollo Beach	$2,043
Wesley Chapel	$1,898
Palm Harbor	$1,821
Citrus Park	$1,895
Westchase	$2,029
Lake Magdalene	$1,435

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Brandon apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.