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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Destin, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 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 $200 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Destin rents run 31.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among U.S. markets with a limited total rental inventory of 59 units.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Destin rent for $1,250/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,650/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,098/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,600/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,800/month. The 2-bedroom segment represents the largest share of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Rents in Crystal Beach fell 66.2% year over year to $2,600/month across 14 rentals. This decline is much larger than the citywide drop of 7.4%, showing a concentrated 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 October 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
59
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Destin rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Destin, FL
Average rent prices in Destin have remained the same 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $2,600. 1-bedroom apartments in Destin run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,525.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | 23% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,650 | 5% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $2,097 | 4% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,600 |  4% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $3,800 | No Change | 24% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Crystal Beach | $2,600 | |
Destin Harbor | $1,795 | |
Downtown Destin | $1,900 | |
Holiday Isle | $1,795 | |
Indian Bayou | $2,500 | |
Kell Aire Gardens | $1,837 | |
Kelly Plantation | $2,300 | |
Regatta Bay | $2,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | 14% | 44% | |
Condos | $2,000 | 9% | 16% | |
Houses | $2,600 | No Change | 4% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,097
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,800
Last year
24%
Downtown Destin
Average rent
$1,900
Destin Harbor
Average rent
$1,795
Holiday Isle
Average rent
$1,795
Crystal Beach
Average rent
$2,600
Regatta Bay
Average rent
$2,500
Indian Bayou
Average rent
$2,500
Kelly Plantation
Average rent
$2,300
Kell Aire Gardens
Average rent
$1,837
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
44%
Condos
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
16%
Houses
Average rent
$2,600
Last year
4%
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
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Destin, FL is 68% higher than the median rent in Cinco Bayou, FL.
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19%Discover rentals in Destin, FL
17h ago
602 Fourth St, Destin, FL 32541
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Destin
3 beds
2 baths
$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Destin
3 beds
2 baths
$2,295
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
3d ago
Downtown Destin townhouse for rent in Destin
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,300
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
House for rent in Destin
5 beds
5 baths
$15,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Verified
5 beds
5 baths
$9,925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Destin
3 beds
3 baths
$5,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 1
8h ago
House for rent in Destin
4330 Carriage Ln, Destin, FL 32541
3 beds
3 baths
$5,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Destin
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Destin
2 beds
2 baths
$3,100
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Destin
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,850
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Destin
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
2d ago
Verified
5 beds
5 baths
$9,925
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
20h ago
Verified
4211 Commons Dr W, Destin, FL 32541
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,295–$2,690
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Destin Harbor townhouse for rent in Destin
14 Redbird Loop, Destin, FL 32541
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Destin
4070 Dancing Cloud CourtUnit 184 #1, Destin, FL 32541
2 beds
2 baths
$1,800
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
Available Oct 15
2d ago
Condo for rent in Destin
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Destin
3 beds
2 baths
$2,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Destin
1 bed
1 bath
$1,600
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Destin
2 beds
2 baths
$1,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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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 October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Destin?
Average rent prices in Destin have remained the same 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 Destin Harbor ($1,795/mo), Holiday Isle ($1,795/mo), and Kell Aire Gardens ($1,837/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).