What was the typical rent index for Deerfield Beach ZIP 33441 in September 2026?

Zillow's smoothed ZORI for single-family homes, condominiums and cooperatives was $2,614.13 in September 2026. It is a ZIP-level market index, not a quote for every property.

How quickly did rents grow in Deerfield Beach 33441?

The index increased 1.92% month over month, 6.03% year over year and 10.29% over three years through September 2026.

Was Deerfield Beach 33441 more expensive than Boca Raton?

It was $27.71 above Boca Raton 33433, but it remained $392.54 below Boca Raton 33486 and $672.63 below Boca Raton 33432 in the September 2026 Zillow data.

Can a landlord use the ZIP-level index to set my renewal rent?

The index provides market context, but it is not an appraisal of your home. Compare the offer with current properties that match the home type, size, condition, parking, utilities, furnishings and lease length.

How should I respond to a Deerfield Beach renewal increase?

Calculate the total annual difference, include every mandatory fee, gather several close comparables and make a specific written counteroffer. Also compare the increase with the full cost and inconvenience of moving.

Why is the three-year trend useful?

It places less emphasis on one volatile monthly reading. ZIP 33441's 10.29% three-year increase shows that its lead extended beyond September's 1.92% monthly jump, although past growth is not a forecast.

Deerfield Beach Rent Growth Leads Six ZIP Codes

Maria V. writes about renting in Palm Coast, Deerfield Beach and Boca Raton for Oasis Rentals.

Deerfield Beach ZIP 33441 recorded the fastest three-year rent growth among the six local ZIP codes reviewed, rising 10.29% from September 2023 to September 2026. Its Zillow Observed Rent Index reached $2,614.13, up 6.03% year over year and 1.92% in the latest month, according to the September 2026 Zillow ZIP-level dataset.

That does not mean every Deerfield Beach home should cost $2,614.13. ZIP 33441 simply has stronger recent momentum than the five Palm Coast and Boca Raton ZIP codes in this comparison. A renewal offer still needs a careful property-by-property review before the winter leasing window.

September rent comparison across six local ZIP codes

Deerfield Beach leads each growth measure

ZIP 33441 had the highest one-month, one-year and three-year increase in this six-ZIP group. All figures below come from Zillow's smoothed ZIP-level ZORI series for single-family homes, condominiums and cooperatives, using values through September 2026.

City and ZIP	September 2026 rent index	Month over month	Year over year	Three years
Deerfield Beach 33441	$2,614.13	+1.92%	+6.03%	+10.29%
Boca Raton 33433	$2,586.42	+0.71%	+3.93%	+5.02%
Boca Raton 33486	$3,006.67	+1.07%	+5.15%	+6.30%
Boca Raton 33432	$3,286.76	+1.24%	+3.84%	+8.55%
Palm Coast 32164	$1,864.18	+0.70%	+0.56%	+2.85%
Palm Coast 32137	$1,962.15	+0.33%	+2.12%	+3.19%

The three-year spread is substantial. Growth ranged from 2.85% in Palm Coast 32164 to 10.29% in Deerfield Beach 33441. The other four ZIP codes fell between 3.19% and 8.55%, based on the same September-to-September comparison.

What the table does not say

The table does not rank individual homes, buildings or blocks. A renovated house near Federal Highway may have little in common with a smaller condominium near the Intracoastal or an older unit farther inland, even when all three share ZIP 33441.

These figures show the direction and pace of the local market. For an actual home, compare the bedrooms, bathrooms, condition, parking, utilities, pet terms and lease length.

How ZIP 33441 reached $2,614.13

The latest increase was concentrated in one month

Deerfield Beach 33441 moved from $2,564.87 in August 2026 to $2,614.13 in September, a $49.26 increase and a 1.92% monthly gain, according to the Zillow series. That was the largest monthly percentage change among the six ZIP codes.

The longer path was uneven. The index was $2,526.33 in January 2026, fell to $2,428.26 in June, jumped to $2,548.13 in July and rose again in August and September. One strong month can be part of a much less orderly year.

The annual increase gives better context

The index stood at $2,465.50 in September 2025 and $2,614.13 in September 2026. That is a $148.63 increase, or 6.03%, from the same month one year earlier.

For a renter reviewing a renewal, the 6.03% reading is a useful market reference. It is not an automatically acceptable increase. Your current rent may already be above the ZIP-level index, the home may need repairs, or comparable nearby properties may include services charged separately under your lease.

How Deerfield Beach now compares with Boca Raton

ZIP 33441 moved slightly above Boca Raton 33433

At $2,614.13, Deerfield Beach 33441 was $27.71 above Boca Raton 33433's $2,586.42 September index, according to the same Zillow release. The gap is narrow, about the cost of one modest household bill, and should not outweigh meaningful differences between the two homes.

Someone comparing the areas around Hillsboro Boulevard and Southwest Tenth Street with west Boca locations near Palmetto Park Road may find that the lease details matter more than the ZIP-wide difference. The comparison should include commute distance, tolls, association procedures and recurring charges.

Two Boca ZIP codes remain considerably higher

Deerfield Beach 33441 remained $392.54 below Boca Raton 33486 and $672.63 below downtown and coastal Boca Raton 33432 in September 2026, based on the $3,006.67 and $3,286.76 ZORI readings. Those gaps are large enough to support a broader search when location flexibility exists.

A renter who works near the Deerfield Beach or Boca Raton Tri-Rail stations should compare the total trip instead of assuming the more expensive ZIP provides the better commute. Test the drive during your actual work hours and account for access to Interstate 95, Florida's Turnpike and the roads crossing the rail corridor.

Why the three-year result matters most

It filters out some monthly noise

From September 2023 to September 2026, the ZIP 33441 index rose from $2,370.13 to $2,614.13. That is a $244 increase and a 10.29% gain, according to Zillow's monthly ZIP series.

Over the same period, Boca Raton 33432 rose 8.55%, Boca Raton 33486 rose 6.30%, Boca Raton 33433 rose 5.02%, Palm Coast 32137 rose 3.19% and Palm Coast 32164 rose 2.85%. Deerfield Beach had the strongest September and accumulated the strongest growth over a period covering several leasing cycles.

Momentum is not a forecast

A three-year gain describes what happened. It does not establish that rents will increase another 10.29% during the next three years, and renters should be wary of anyone presenting it that way.

Local rent paths can change with inventory, insurance costs, employment patterns and renter demand. Zillow also revises and updates its underlying series, so save a dated copy or screenshot of the figures used in a negotiation.

Maria's rule: Use the three-year trend to understand bargaining conditions and the annual trend to judge a renewal increase. Use current comparable homes to decide what a particular property is worth to you.

A renewal plan for Deerfield Beach renters

Start with the actual monthly difference

Convert the renewal offer into dollars before debating percentages. If an owner proposes an increase, multiply the new monthly amount by the lease term. Then add every changed fee, including parking, pets, association charges, lawn care or utilities.

Build a simple comparison sheet:

Current total: rent plus every required monthly charge under the existing lease.
Renewal total: the proposed rent plus new or increased charges.
Moving total: application charges, deposits, movers, utility transfers and any overlap between leases.
Replacement-home total: the full monthly cost of two or three genuinely comparable homes, rather than the cheapest advertisements you can find.

A smaller increase can make sense if staying avoids substantial moving costs and the home is well maintained. A nominally flat rent can still be a poor deal when new mandatory charges appear elsewhere in the lease.

Ask for evidence, then make a specific counteroffer

Request the proposed renewal in writing and ask what changed. Bring current comparables with the same home type, bedroom count, condition and parking arrangement. A condominium east of Federal Highway is not a clean comparison for a larger townhouse west of Interstate 95.

Your response can be plain: "I would like to renew, but the proposed total is above the comparable homes I found. I can sign promptly at this amount if the other lease terms remain unchanged." If price flexibility is limited, ask about a longer rate lock, an earlier start date, a repair, professional cleaning or keeping an existing fee unchanged.

Planning a winter move without rushing

Work backward from the November-through-April window

South Florida renters commonly plan around the November-through-April winter season. Before the first week you need housing, find out whether a condominium association has an approval process and whether the home permits your vehicle, pet or intended occupancy.

Before applying, complete these checks:

Confirm the exact move-in date and whether association approval is required.
Ask for every required payment in writing before submitting funds.
Verify which utilities are included and which accounts the tenant must open.
Read parking, guest, pet and vehicle restrictions, especially in condominium and HOA communities.
Visit after dark and during commute hours, when street noise and parking pressure are easier to observe.
Confirm hurricane-shutter, storm-preparation and post-storm access responsibilities in the lease.

Compare annual and seasonal terms carefully

A furnished winter rental and an unfurnished annual lease are different products. Their advertised monthly prices make sense only when you also compare furniture, electricity, internet, tourist or lodging taxes when applicable, minimum stay, cleaning charges and responsibility for repairs.

If you are flexible about the exact neighborhood, begin with the full Deerfield Beach renter guides, then review current rental availability. An unavailable home such as the Parsons Way townhome can still illustrate the layout and space questions worth asking. Availability and price must always be confirmed directly.

How to compare your lease with the ZIP index

Adjust for the home, not just the ZIP code

Begin with the $2,614.13 September 2026 ZIP 33441 index, then list the features that make your home meaningfully different from the broad market represented by ZORI. Relevant items include square footage, bedroom count, renovation quality, private outdoor space, garage or assigned parking, furnishings, water views, utilities and lease duration.

Do not assign arbitrary dollar values to those features. Find current homes with similar combinations instead. Three solid comparables are more useful than a long list that mixes studios, waterfront condominiums and single-family houses.

Use a simple decision rule

If the renewal total is near the cost of comparable homes and staying avoids a disruptive move, renewal may be reasonable even after an increase. If it is materially higher, ask what the premium buys and negotiate from documented alternatives.

If the renewal looks unusually cheap, inspect the complete lease. A lower headline rent may be offset by a shorter term, excluded services, maintenance obligations or restrictions that do not fit your household.

The index is not an appraisal. It cannot inspect your home, read your lease or know whether a landlord has handled recurring air-conditioning, moisture or appliance problems.

What Zillow's index measures

A market index, not an average of every lease

Zillow describes ZORI as a smoothed measure of typical observed market rent. It uses a repeat-rent approach, adjusts for differences in the rental stock and weights observations to better represent the broader market, according to Zillow's housing-data explanation.

The dollar-denominated series uses the mean of asking rents in the middle portion of the market and chains index changes backward through time. Zillow's methodology also explains that the index is smoothed with a three-month moving average.

Why that distinction matters

ZORI tracks market movement while reducing the distortion that occurs when a different mix of homes is listed from one month to the next. It does not report the rent paid by every tenant or promise that a specific property would lease at the published ZIP value.

The supplied dataset is the smoothed, multifamily-inclusive series covering single-family residences, condominiums and cooperatives. That breadth helps with trend comparisons, but close property matching remains essential when negotiating a real lease.

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Get a local check on your renewal or move

If you are comparing a Deerfield Beach renewal with a winter move, send the proposed rent, lease term and must-have features to Oasis Rentals at (561) 299-0336 or info@oasis-rentals.com. We can help you separate the ZIP-level trend from the details that determine whether a particular offer works for your household.