Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Destin, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Destin rent stands today
Destin, FL rent slipped 6.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,538/month. Renters today are paying $323 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,800/month in May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Destin runs roughly 1.3× the $1,930/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros with a limited total rental inventory of 71 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Destin sit at $4,000/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,150/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,000/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,672/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,650/month. This range shows the variation renters face depending on unit size.
Neighborhood spotlight
Kelly Plantation rents fell 71.6% year over year to $2,500/month across 21 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 6.0% drop and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Destin
$2,537/mo
6%vs previous year
The average rent in Destin is $2,537 per month as of July 2026. This is 31% above the national average rent, or $607 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Destin
71
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Destin run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $4,000 | 15% |  190% | |
1 bedroom | $1,150 | 11% | 19% | |
2 bedroom | $2,000 | 4% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,672 | 6% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,650 | 26% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Crystal Beach | $3,300 | |
Destin Harbor | $2,200 | |
Downtown Destin | $1,995 | |
Holiday Isle | $2,795 | |
Indian Bayou | $2,537 | |
Kell Aire Gardens | $2,650 | |
Kelly Plantation | $2,500 | |
Regatta Bay | $2,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | 34% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,000 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,650 | 5% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
190%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,672
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,650
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
5%
Downtown Destin
Average rent
$1,995
Destin Harbor
Average rent
$2,200
Indian Bayou
Average rent
$2,537
Holiday Isle
Average rent
$2,795
Crystal Beach
Average rent
$3,300
Kelly Plantation
Average rent
$2,500
Regatta Bay
Average rent
$2,500
Kell Aire Gardens
Average rent
$2,650
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
34%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
5%
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
31%higher than the national median
1%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Destin, FL is 30% higher than the median rent in Cinco Bayou, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,950
100%$1,750
38%$1,800
16%$2,109
7%$2,000
3%$1,910
25%$3,000
6%$2,200
2%$2,800
12%$2,200
18%$2,000
10%$1,885
4%Discover rentals in Destin, FL
3d ago
Condo for rent in Destin
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Destin
2 beds
2 baths
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Destin Harbor townhouse for rent in Destin
640 Sandalwood Dr, Destin, FL 32541
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,965
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Destin
59 Wedge Ct #1, Destin, FL 32541
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
House for rent
Available Jul 2
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Destin
36250 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541
Studio
0 baths
$18,355
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Destin Harbor condo for rent in Destin
639 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
Studio
0 baths
$17,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Destin Harbor condo for rent in Destin
111 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
Studio
0 baths
$13,600
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Destin Harbor condo for rent in Destin
661 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
Studio
0 baths
$13,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Destin
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Condo for rent
18h ago
House for rent in Destin
3 beds
2 baths
$2,050
House for rent
3d ago
Condo for rent in Destin
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Condo for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Destin
4 beds
2 baths
$3,650
$3,450
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 17
16h ago
4524 Southwinds Dr, Destin, FL 32550
3 beds
3 baths
$3,500
Condo for rent
Available Jul 31
4d ago
House for rent in Destin
4 beds
2 baths
$3,650
$3,450
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 17
4d ago
Destin Harbor townhouse for rent in Destin
7 Redbird Loop #7, Destin, FL 32541
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,850
$2,575
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 25
5d+ ago
Destin Harbor townhouse for rent in Destin
22 Redbird Loop, Destin, FL 32541
3 beds
2 baths
$2,600
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Destin
2 beds
2 baths
$2,000
Condo for rent
18h ago
House for rent in Destin
3 beds
2 baths
$2,050
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Destin
536 Benning Dr, Destin, FL 32541
4 beds
3 baths
$3,600
House for rent
Available Sep 21
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Destin
1 Gulf Breeze Ct #1, Destin, FL 32541
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,995
$2,895
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 1
Stay up to date with rental market insights
Are you interested in licensing our current and historical rental real estate data, or do you have custom data requests? Contact datalicensing@zumper.com.
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 $2,537 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Destin?
Average rent prices in Destin have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 6% since last year.
How does Destin rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Destin is 31% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $607 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Destin?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Destin are Downtown Destin ($1,995/mo), Destin Harbor ($2,200/mo), and Kelly Plantation ($2,500/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Destin?
To comfortably afford rent in Destin, you'd need to earn approximately $102,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Destin?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Destin average around $1,680/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,050/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).