Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 26, 2026
Average rent in
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 26, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Fort Walton Beach, FL rent slipped 5.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,700/month. Renters today are paying $95 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak in August 2025.
Compared to national trends
Fort Walton Beach sits 10.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 189 total rentals providing a modest but varied market for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Fort Walton Beach run around $1,172/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,350/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,595/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,525/month. These figures reflect the range of options available across bedroom sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Fort Walton Beach
$1,700/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Fort Walton Beach is $1,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fort Walton Beach
189
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Fort Walton Beach rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Fort Walton Beach, FL
Average rent prices in Fort Walton Beach have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Rent prices in Fort Walton Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Fort Walton Beach is $1,500, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Walton Beach run $1,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,585.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,172 | 3% | 4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 |  4% | 10% | |
2 bedroom | $1,595 | No Change | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 3% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,525 | 6% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Beal Parkway | $1,450 | |
Elliott's Point | $1,412 | |
Ferry Park | $1,650 | |
Kenwod | $1,695 | |
Northwest | $1,585 | |
Oakland | $1,695 | |
Parkwood | $2,262 | |
Santa Rosa Island | $2,250 | |
Seabreeze | $1,550 | |
Wynnehaven Beach Estates | $2,150 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,500 | No Change | 1% | |
Condos | $1,600 | 6% | 11% | |
Houses | $1,950 | 1% | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,172
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,595
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,525
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
1%
Oakland
Average rent
$1,695
Santa Rosa Island
Average rent
$2,250
Elliott's Point
Average rent
$1,412
Beal Parkway
Average rent
$1,450
Wynnehaven Beach Estates
Average rent
$2,150
Parkwood
Average rent
$2,262
Seabreeze
Average rent
$1,550
Kenwod
Average rent
$1,695
Northwest
Average rent
$1,585
Ferry Park
Average rent
$1,650
Apartments
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
11%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Fort Walton Beach, 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 Fort Walton Beach, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Fort Walton Beach and Cinco Bayou by all bedroom counts and property types.
Fort Walton Beach
11%lower than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fort Walton Beach, FL is 14% higher than the median rent in Cinco Bayou, FL.
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19%Discover rentals in Fort Walton Beach, FL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fort Walton Beach
822 Tanager Rd #D, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Wynnehaven Beach Estates house for rent in Fort Walton Beach
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fort Walton Beach
822 Tanager Rd #B, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
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
Apartment for rent in Fort Walton Beach
822 Tanager Rd #A, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
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
Santa Rosa Island house for rent in Fort Walton Beach
906 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
3 beds
3.5 baths
$7,000
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
5d+ ago
Garniers Beach house for rent in Fort Walton Beach
4 beds
3 baths
$4,700
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
Oakland townhouse for rent in Fort Walton Beach
53 Yacht Club Drive - 1Unit 7 #1, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,500
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
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Garniers Beach house for rent in Fort Walton Beach
236 Beachview Dr Ne, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
4 beds
2 baths
$3,900
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
1d ago
Verified
941 Pocahontas Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,480–$1,725
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
500 Liberty Ln Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,863–$2,923
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
House for rent in Fort Walton Beach
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
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
5h ago
House for rent in Fort Walton Beach
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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
1d ago
Verified
941 Pocahontas Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,480–$1,725
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
210 4th St Se #B, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
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.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
Verified
1604 Chadwick Ln #NA, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32578
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
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 Aug 9
1d ago
Verified
500 Liberty Ln Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,863–$2,923
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
941 Pocahontas Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,480–$1,725
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.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
500 Liberty Ln Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,863–$2,923
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5h ago
House for rent in Fort Walton Beach
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
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
5h ago
House for rent in Fort Walton Beach
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
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
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Frequently asked questions for Fort Walton Beach, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the Fort Walton Beach rental market.
How much is rent in Fort Walton Beach?
The average rent in Fort Walton Beach is $1,700 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fort Walton Beach?
Average rent prices in Fort Walton Beach have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Fort Walton Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fort Walton Beach is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fort Walton Beach?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Walton Beach are Elliott's Point ($1,412/mo), Beal Parkway ($1,450/mo), and Seabreeze ($1,550/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Fort Walton Beach?
To comfortably afford rent in Fort Walton Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Fort Walton Beach?
February offers the best rental deals in Fort Walton Beach with the lowest rents of the year, running about 6.2% below August peak prices. December also provides good opportunities with the least competition from other renters.
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).