Ocala is the highest-scoring rental market in Florida, with a Star Score of 64/100 and a gross yield of 7.1% on a typical home value of $267,908 (September 2026 data). 18 Florida metros rank among the top US markets tracked.
| # | Market | Home value | Rent/mo | Yield | Star Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocala | $267,908 | $1,593 | 7.1% | 64 |
| 2 | Lakeland | $295,502 | $1,814 | 7.4% | 61 |
| 3 | Punta Gorda | $298,912 | $1,851 | 7.4% | 58 |
| 4 | Port St. Lucie | $381,493 | $2,310 | 7.3% | 57 |
| 5 | Miami | $476,815 | $2,654 | 6.7% | 56 |
| 6 | Pensacola | $308,972 | $1,735 | 6.7% | 55 |
| 7 | Gainesville | $297,876 | $1,641 | 6.6% | 54 |
| 8 | Tallahassee | $281,169 | $1,474 | 6.3% | 53 |
| 9 | Tampa | $356,843 | $1,991 | 6.7% | 50 |
| 10 | Palm Bay | $342,339 | $1,887 | 6.6% | 49 |
| 11 | Deltona | $330,886 | $1,767 | 6.4% | 47 |
| 12 | Cape Coral | $334,479 | $1,827 | 6.6% | 46 |
| 13 | Orlando | $383,302 | $1,929 | 6.0% | 45 |
| 14 | Panama City | $342,980 | $1,735 | 6.1% | 44 |
| 15 | North Port | $403,540 | $2,106 | 6.3% | 43 |
| 16 | Jacksonville | $350,574 | $1,680 | 5.8% | 41 |
| 17 | Naples | $552,087 | $2,607 | 5.7% | 41 |
| 18 | Crestview | $439,733 | $1,968 | 5.4% | 35 |