Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 28, 2026
Average rent in
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 28, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Fort Walton Beach rent stands today
Rent in Fort Walton Beach, FL is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,800/month. Month over month, rent slipped by 1.6%, indicating a recent easing in the market.
Compared to national trends
Fort Walton Beach rents run 6.7% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 248 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $2,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,350/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,600/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,050/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,638/month in Fort Walton Beach. The bedroom-tier rents show a wide range across unit sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
East Miracle Strip rents fell 46.4% year over year to $1,500/month across 16 rentals, contrasting with the flat citywide trend. Santa Rosa Island and Garniers Beach also saw declines of 31.2% and 25.0%, respectively, showing uneven neighborhood shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Fort Walton Beach
$1,800/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Fort Walton Beach is $1,800 per month as of July 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $130 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fort Walton Beach
248
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,650, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Walton Beach run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,500 |  19% | 224% | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 |  20% | 9% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 4% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,050 | No Change | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $2,637 | 7% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Beal Parkway | $1,795 | |
Elliott's Point | $1,500 | |
Kenwod | $2,100 | |
Northwest | $2,000 | |
Oakland | $1,850 | |
Parkwood | $2,250 | |
Santa Rosa Island | $1,650 | |
Seabreeze | $1,724 | |
W E Combs | $1,800 | |
Wynnehaven Beach Estates | $2,070 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,650 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,800 | 11% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,950 | 4% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
19%
Last year
224%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
9%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,050
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,637
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
5%
Oakland
Average rent
$1,850
Elliott's Point
Average rent
$1,500
Santa Rosa Island
Average rent
$1,650
Beal Parkway
Average rent
$1,795
Northwest
Average rent
$2,000
Seabreeze
Average rent
$1,724
Kenwod
Average rent
$2,100
Parkwood
Average rent
$2,250
W E Combs
Average rent
$1,800
Wynnehaven Beach Estates
Average rent
$2,070
Apartments
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
11%
Houses
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
4%
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
7%lower than the national median
1%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fort Walton Beach, FL is 8% lower than the median rent in Cinco Bayou, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,950
100%$2,537
11%$1,750
38%$2,000
3%$1,910
25%$3,000
6%$2,200
4%$2,200
2%$2,000
80%$2,200
18%$2,000
10%$1,885
4%Discover rentals in Fort Walton Beach, FL
5d+ ago
East Miracle Strip condo for rent in Fort Walton Beach
217 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se #125, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Studio
0 baths
$525
Condo for rent
2h ago
Apartment for rent in Fort Walton Beach
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 3
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fort Walton Beach
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Wynnehaven Beach Estates house for rent in Fort Walton Beach
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
Oakland condo for rent in Fort Walton Beach
113 Hollywood Blvd Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Studio
0 baths
$31,667
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
W. E. Combs condo for rent in Fort Walton Beach
634 Anchors St Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Studio
0 baths
$23,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Oakland condo for rent in Fort Walton Beach
113 Hollywood Blvd Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Studio
0 baths
$20,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Beal Parkway condo for rent in Fort Walton Beach
60 Beal Pkwy Sw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Studio
0 baths
$15,000
Condo for rent
4h ago
Verified
941 Pocahontas Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,585–$1,735
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
500 Liberty Ln Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,912–$2,858
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
127 Alder Ave Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Fort Walton Beach
2 beds
2 baths
$1,900
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
941 Pocahontas Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,585–$1,735
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
500 Liberty Ln Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,912–$2,858
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Elliott's Point apartment for rent in Fort Walton Beach
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
127 Alder Ave Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
941 Pocahontas Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,585–$1,735
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
500 Liberty Ln Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,912–$2,858
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1319 Greendale Ave, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
2 beds
2 baths
$1,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Oakland apartment for rent in Fort Walton Beach
1 bed
1 bath
$1,250
Apartment 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 $1,800 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fort Walton Beach?
Average rent prices in Fort Walton Beach have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Fort Walton Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fort Walton Beach is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $130 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fort Walton Beach?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Walton Beach are Elliott's Point ($1,500/mo), Santa Rosa Island ($1,650/mo), and Seabreeze ($1,724/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 $72,000/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Fort Walton Beach average around $1,450/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,550/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).