Port Saint Lucie, FL—34952

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Port Saint Lucie, FL is $2,290, with a year-over-year rent change of 4.1%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Port Saint Lucie, FL is studios: $1,650, 1-bedrooms: $1,660, 2-bedrooms: $1,940, 3-bedrooms: $2,710, 4-bedrooms: $2,860. The most common rental property sizes in Port Saint Lucie, FL are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 45.6% and 35.2% of the rental stock.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Port Saint Lucie, FL has a population of 41,700, which has increased by 4.0% over the past 5 years. Port Saint Lucie, FL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 15.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 23.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.0% reporting working from home.

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Port Saint Lucie, FL is a predominantly white area, with 61.9% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 12.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Port Saint Lucie, FL is hispanic, making up 19.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 17.5% of the population in Port Saint Lucie, FL, and this percentage has increased by 33.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Port Saint Lucie, FL under the Section 8 program is 1.7%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Port Saint Lucie, FL, none of the tracked home sizes currently have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting limited Section 8 opportunity.