Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 15, 2026
Average rent in
Destin, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 15, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Destin, FL rent slipped 7.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,500/month. Renters today are paying $447 less per month on average than last year, reflecting a cooldown after recent peaks.
Compared to national trends
Destin runs roughly 1.3× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros with a small total rental inventory of 75 units.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Destin sit at $4,225/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,650/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,300/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,750/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,600/month, while apartments are at $1,650/month, with houses making up over half the inventory.
Neighborhood spotlight
Crystal Beach rents fell 66.4% year over year to $2,700/month across 19 rentals. This steep decline contrasts with the citywide 7.4% drop and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Destin
$2,500/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Destin is $2,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Destin
75
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Destin rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Destin, FL
Average rent prices in Destin have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Destin, FL
Rent prices in Destin vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Destin is $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Destin run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,290.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $4,225 |  1% | 346% | |
1 bedroom | $1,650 | 3% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,300 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 | 3% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $3,750 | 27% | 30% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Crystal Beach | $2,700 | |
Destin Harbor | $2,350 | |
Downtown Destin | $2,150 | |
Holiday Isle | $2,300 | |
Indian Bayou | $2,300 | |
Kell Aire Gardens | $2,795 | |
Kelly Plantation | $2,800 | |
Regatta Bay | $2,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,650 | 15% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,600 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$4,225
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
346%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,750
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
30%
Downtown Destin
Average rent
$2,150
Destin Harbor
Average rent
$2,350
Holiday Isle
Average rent
$2,300
Regatta Bay
Average rent
$2,500
Crystal Beach
Average rent
$2,700
Indian Bayou
Average rent
$2,300
Kell Aire Gardens
Average rent
$2,795
Kelly Plantation
Average rent
$2,800
Apartments
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
15%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Destin, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Destin, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Destin and Cinco Bayou by all bedroom counts and property types.
Destin
32%higher than the national median
13%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Destin, FL is 52% higher than the median rent in Cinco Bayou, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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$1,650
49%$1,995
15%$1,798
18%$2,022
8%$1,850
10%$2,150
26%$2,975
19%$2,200
4%$2,700
15%$1,650
25%$1,999
5%$1,650
7%Discover rentals in Destin, FL
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Destin
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Destin
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Destin
734 Legion Dr #78, Destin, FL 32541
2 beds
2 baths
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Destin
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
Condo for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Destin
970 Highway 98 E #407, Destin, FL 32541
3 beds
3 baths
$4,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Destin Harbor condo for rent in Destin
724 Harbor Blvd #202, Destin, FL 32541
3 beds
3 baths
$4,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Destin Harbor condo for rent in Destin
508 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
2 beds
2 baths
$3,850
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Destin
970 Highway 98 E #206, Destin, FL 32541
2 beds
2 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Destin
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,850
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4211 Commons Dr W, Destin, FL 32541
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$2,365
Apartment for rent
6h ago
House for rent in Destin
3 beds
2 baths
$2,700
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Destin
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4211 Commons Dr W, Destin, FL 32541
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$2,365
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Downtown Destin condo for rent in Destin
4000 Gulf Terrace Dr, Destin, FL 32541
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
$2,200
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
4d ago
House for rent in Destin
3 beds
2 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Destin
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4211 Commons Dr W, Destin, FL 32541
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,000–$2,365
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Condo for rent in Destin
1040 Highway 98 E, Destin, FL 32541
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,200
Condo for rent
1d ago
Downtown Destin condo for rent in Destin
4000 Gulf Terrace Dr, Destin, FL 32541
2 beds
2 baths
$2,300
$2,200
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Destin
995 Airport Road - 30Unit 30 #269, Destin, FL 32541
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,995
$2,895
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 8
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Frequently asked questions for Destin, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the Destin rental market.
How much is rent in Destin?
The average rent in Destin is $2,500 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Destin?
Average rent prices in Destin have decreased by 7% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Destin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Destin is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Destin?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Destin are Downtown Destin ($2,150/mo), Holiday Isle ($2,300/mo), and Indian Bayou ($2,300/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Destin?
To comfortably afford rent in Destin, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Destin?
January offers the best rental deals in Destin, with prices running about 27% lower than the peak summer month of June. September and December also see less competition among renters, while April tends to be the most competitive month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).