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Highlights

  • Stainless steel appliances
  • Granite countertops
  • Hardwood flooring
  • Spacious living room
  • French door
  • Spacious kitchen

Location

144 Rickey Ave, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547, USA
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Management

Bay Community Management LLC

Leasing office

(850) 226-1496

Property Overview

JA-Bayou Walk Villas West features notable amenities such as stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and hardwood flooring, creating a comfortable living space. With a Zumper expert rating of 8.4, a price rating of 10, and an amenities rating of 8, the property offers a competitive value and excellent quality of life. Additionally, its prime location scored 9 out of 10, ensuring convenient access to key points of interest, while a trustworthiness rating of 8 reflects transparency in its management.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, JA-Bayou Walk Villas West is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, JA-Bayou Walk Villas West has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space

Floor plans

3BR/2.5BA3 bed2.5 bath1,570 sqft$1,850 /mo2 units availableThis townhome has a lovely kitchen that is spacious with beautiful cabinetry. The townhome has stainless steel appliances and hardwood flooring downstairs with granite countertops. The living room is spacious and has a french door going off on to a nice small deck. The upstairs has 3 spacious bedrooms with 2 full baths with double sinks in each one. The washer and dryer connections are upstairs, and bedrooms all have carpet. The unit has a one car garage with an automatic sprinkler system for the yard and lawn care is included. Close to the water and nearby waterfront dining and shopping is minutes & Eglin Air Force Base is less than 30 minutes away. Call Today 850 226 1496 Bay Community Management ****

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Amenities for JA-Bayou Walk Villas West

Building

Dogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Not allowed

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HomeApartments in Fort Walton Beach JA-Bayou Walk Villas West

This townhome has a lovely kitchen that is spacious with beautiful cabinetry. The townhome has stainless steel appliances and hardwood flooring downstairs with granite countertops. The living room is spacious and has a french door going off on to a nice small deck. The upstairs has 3 spacious bedrooms with 2 full baths with double sinks in each one. The washer and dryer connections are upstairs, and bedrooms all have carpet. The unit has a one car garage with an automatic sprinkler system for the yard and lawn care is included. Close to the water and nearby waterfront dining and shopping is minutes & Eglin Air Force Base is less than 30 minutes away. Call Today 850 226 1496 Bay Community Management ****


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, JA-Bayou Walk Villas West is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, JA-Bayou Walk Villas West has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated JA-Bayou Walk Villas West
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
JA-Bayou Walk Villas West offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·8A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
With multiple in-demand amenities, JA-Bayou Walk Villas West is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
JA-Bayou Walk Villas West is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While JA-Bayou Walk Villas West does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How JA-Bayou Walk Villas West compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 3-bedroom is 152 sqft larger than other listings nearby

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Lacks images
Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Rent trends in Fort Walton Beach

3-bedroom apartments at JA-Bayou Walk Villas West cost about 7% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Fort Walton Beach.

Median rents as of Oct 18 2025.
Fort Walton Beach
A table of studio rental data trends in Fort Walton Beach
MonthMedian Rent
November 2023$1,095
December 2023$1,128
January 2024$1,172
February 2024$1,095
March 2024$1,186
April 2024$1,095
May 2024$1,400
June 2024$1,400
July 2024$1,285
August 2024$1,156
September 2024$1,095
October 2024$1,095
November 2024$1,095
December 2024$1,095
January 2025$1,095
February 2025$1,095
March 2025$1,128
April 2025$1,128
May 2025$1,172
June 2025$1,204
July 2025$1,173
August 2025$1,261
September 2025$1,217
October 2025$1,217

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Bedrooms

3 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$74,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $74,000 annually to afford this 3-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,850.
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Schools near JA-Bayou Walk Villas West

Shalimar Elementary School

1350 joe martin cir

shalimar, FL, 32579

PK, K-5Public
B

Silver Sands School

349 holmes blvd nw

fort walton beach, FL, 32548

PK, K-12Public

Okaloosa Virtual Instruction Program

202a hwy 85 n

niceville, FL, 32578

K-12Public

Northwest Florida Ballet Academie

310 perry ave se

fort walton beach, FL, 32548

3-9Public
A-

Okaloosa STEMM Academy

379 edge ave

valparaiso, FL, 32580

PK, 6-8Public
A
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Fort Walton Beach near 144 Rickey Ave

Walking

5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 144 Rickey Ave, Fort Walton Beach

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

4/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

1/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk

High schools

2/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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