Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 13, 2026
Average rent in
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 13, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Fort Walton Beach rent stands today
Fort Walton Beach, FL rent rose 5.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,895/month. Renters are paying $400 more per month on average than last year, with rent holding steady month to month after a recent trough below the peak of $1,850/month in August 2025.
Compared to national trends
Fort Walton Beach sits 2.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 277 total rentals offering a modest market size for renters.
Price ranges
Studios in Fort Walton Beach rent for a median of $2,500/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,520/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,600/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,095/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,895/month. These figures show the range renters face by bedroom count.
Price ranges
Houses rent for a median of $2,000/month in Fort Walton Beach, while apartments are lower at $1,625/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types. This split offers options for renters based on housing style.
Median rent
Median rent in Fort Walton Beach
$1,895/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Fort Walton Beach is $1,895 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $55 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fort Walton Beach
277
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 remained the same over the last month and have increased 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 $1,625, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Walton Beach run $1,450 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,625.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,500 |  7% | 163% | |
1 bedroom | $1,520 | 8% | 42% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 3% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $2,095 | 6% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,895 | No Change | 9% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Beal Parkway | $1,922 | |
East Miracle Strip | $2,150 | |
Elliott's Point | $1,500 | |
Kenwod | $1,700 | |
Northwest | $1,795 | |
Oakland | $1,725 | |
Parkwood | $2,550 | |
Santa Rosa Island | $3,590 | |
Seabreeze | $1,750 | |
Wynnehaven Beach Estates | $2,200 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,625 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,500 | 5% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $825 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
163%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,520
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
42%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,095
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
Santa Rosa Island
Average rent
$3,590
Oakland
Average rent
$1,725
Elliott's Point
Average rent
$1,500
Beal Parkway
Average rent
$1,922
Northwest
Average rent
$1,795
Seabreeze
Average rent
$1,750
East Miracle Strip
Average rent
$2,150
Parkwood
Average rent
$2,550
Kenwod
Average rent
$1,700
Wynnehaven Beach Estates
Average rent
$2,200
Apartments
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
5%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
No Change
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
3%lower than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fort Walton Beach, FL is 5% higher than the median rent in Cinco Bayou, FL.
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22%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
3d ago
Wynnehaven Beach Estates house for rent in Fort Walton Beach
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
House for rent
1d ago
321 Woodrow St Ne, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fort Walton Beach
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
House 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
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
5d+ ago
Oakland condo for rent in Fort Walton Beach
113 Hollywood Blvd Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Studio
0 baths
$11,667
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
East Miracle Strip condo for rent in Fort Walton Beach
3 beds
2.5 baths
$7,995
Condo for rent
Available Jun 30
2h ago
Verified
941 Pocahontas Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,480–$1,735
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
500 Liberty Ln Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,798–$2,883
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1504 Ponderosa Rd E, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
127 Alder Ave Se, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$1,710
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
941 Pocahontas Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,480–$1,735
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,096
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$2,439
Condo for rent
2h ago
Verified
941 Pocahontas Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,480–$1,735
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
500 Liberty Ln Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,798–$2,883
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
1504 Ponderosa Rd E, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
Apartment for rent
3d ago
70 Scranton St, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
3 beds
2 baths
$1,850
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 $1,895 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Fort Walton Beach?
Average rent prices in Fort Walton Beach have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.
How does Fort Walton Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fort Walton Beach is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $55 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), Kenwod ($1,700/mo), and Oakland ($1,725/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 $76,000/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?
Fort Walton Beach's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,600 per month. One-bedroom rents climbed 11.0% year-over-year, while two-bedroom rents declined 3.8% from the previous year.
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).