Best and worst months to rent in Florida

Best and worst months to rent in Florida

Member since 2023 · 20 posts · 7 votes

Hello, I am relatively new to landlording in Florida, and would like to know what are the best and worst months to find tenants. I have a tenant whose lease ends on August 31st, but he is okay extending it until January 31st, so I would like to know which date in your opinion would be best to find a new tenant. Thank you! 

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  • Realtor · Jacksonville, FL · Member since 2016 · 1 post · 0 votes
    2y

    Where in Florida? In Northeast Florida my experience has been that it is slower in January/February as far as showing traffic/potential tenants. 

  • Real Estate Agent · Miami, FL · Member since 2022 · 238 posts · 102 votes
    2y

    Hi Maria,

    It depends on the location and type of property. 

    If it's a family style single family home or multifamily unit, unfurnished, in non-core areas, the timing doesn't really matter as most likely your tenants a re locals who can relocate at any time regardless of the season. 

    If it's a condo rental in core/tourist areas of Miami, I'd say September would be better from our experience. February is going into off season so I wouldn't recommend unless you're priced below market value just to save on vacancy.

    Hope this helps!

  • Member since 2023 · 20 posts · 7 votes
    2y
    Quote from @Ecaterina Katerina Morosan:

    Hi Maria,

    It depends on the location and type of property. 

    If it's a family style single family home or multifamily unit, unfurnished, in non-core areas, the timing doesn't really matter as most likely your tenants a re locals who can relocate at any time regardless of the season. 

    If it's a condo rental in core/tourist areas of Miami, I'd say September would be better from our experience. February is going into off season so I wouldn't recommend unless you're priced below market value just to save on vacancy.

    Hope this helps!

    Thank you Ecaterina. It is a multifamily in non tourist area

  • Member since 2023 · 20 posts · 7 votes
    2y
    Quote from @Michelle Frericks:

    Where in Florida? In Northeast Florida my experience has been that it is slower in January/February as far as showing traffic/potential tenants. 

    Thank you Michelle, the area is near West Palm Beach, South Florida 
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