What is the average apartment size in Wildwood?

The average size for a Wildwood, Sumter County, FL apartment is 1,015 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 Wildwood?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Wildwood is $1,739 per month, a 0.18% decrease from last year’s average of $1,742.

What is the average apartment size in Wildwood?

The typical apartment in Wildwood offers about 1,015 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Wildwood, Sumter County, FL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Wildwood ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 49% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Wildwood?

In Wildwood, 13% of households rent while 87% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Wildwood is $1,739, a 0.18% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,742.

One-bedroom apartments provide 779 square feet for $1,444, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,779 offer 1,140 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,148 sq ft) for $2,133, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Wildwood, Sumter County, FL

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,739	1,015 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,444	779 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,779	1,140 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,133	1,148 sq. ft.

Wildwood, Sumter County, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Wildwood, Sumter County, FL have decreased by 0.18% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,742 to $1,739.

What's the typical rent budget in Wildwood, Sumter County, FL?

The largest share of rentals in Wildwood, Sumter County, FL (49%) 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 Wildwood, Sumter County, FL?

5,485 or 13% of the households in Wildwood, Sumter County, FL are renter-occupied while 36,654 or 87% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Wildwood, Sumter County, FL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Wildwood	$1,782
The Villages	$1,645

Wildwood | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in The Villages is 8% lower than in Wildwood

$1,645

The Villages rent is 5% lower than Wildwood average

Average Rent $1,645

$1,782

Wildwood rent is 2% higher than Wildwood average

Average Rent $1,782

How Wildwood Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Wildwood	$1,739
Miami	$2,721
Jacksonville	$1,495
Tampa	$2,009
Kissimmee	$1,821
Fort Myers	$1,758
Orlando	$1,802
Cape Coral	$1,705
Fort Lauderdale	$2,727
St. Petersburg	$2,028
West Palm Beach	$2,407

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 Wildwood 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.