What Could You Earn?
Estimated gross income for a typical 3-bedroom house in Florida, based on median values. These are starting points. In the dashboard you can adjust everything to match your own property and circumstances.
Key Takeaways
- Florida's combination of tourism demand and no state income tax makes it one of the strongest US markets for short-term rental investment.
- Coastal counties like Miami-Dade, Broward, and Hillsborough command the highest nightly rates, but purchase prices are also among the highest in the state.
- Central Florida around Orlando benefits from theme park tourism, delivering strong occupancy rates year-round.
How Short-Term and Long-Term Compare by Area
Estimated monthly income for a 3-bedroom house in each area, before expenses. Click any area to see the full breakdown in the dashboard.
| City / area | Price | Long-term /month | Short-term /month | Short-term rules | |
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Miami-Dade County
Florida
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$413K | $2,930 | $5,285 | Low | View details → |
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Palm Beach County
Florida
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$348K | $2,794 | $4,529 | Low | View details → |
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Broward County
Florida
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$349K | $2,685 | $4,134 | Medium | View details → |
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Sarasota County
Florida
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$343K | $2,231 | $3,879 | Low | View details → |
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Pinellas County
Florida
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$278K | $2,161 | $4,138 | Low | View details → |
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Hillsborough County
Florida
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$283K | $2,085 | $3,224 | Low | View details → |
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Orange County
Florida
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$281K | $2,034 | $3,758 | Low | View details → |
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Lee County
Florida
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$273K | $2,005 | $3,024 | Low | View details → |
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Duval County
Florida
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$212K | $1,768 | $2,539 | Low | View details → |
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Polk County
Florida
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$215K | $1,753 | $2,595 | Low | View details → |
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Alachua County
Florida
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$237K | $1,725 | $2,514 | Low | View details → |
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Marion County
Florida
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$225K | $1,449 | $2,164 | Low | View details → |
All figures are estimates based on median values for a 3-bedroom house in each area. Individual properties will vary. Use the dashboard to adjust assumptions to your own situation.
Compare Any Location
The dashboard covers 1289 counties across Florida. Search for any area and adjust property price, rent, nightly rate, occupancy, mortgage rate, and expenses to match your investment.
Open DashboardData last updated: March 2026