Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 11, 2026
Average rent in
Fort Walton Beach, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Fort Walton Beach rent stands today
Fort Walton Beach, FL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,795/month. Renters are paying $158 less per month on average than last year, after recent fluctuations in the market.
Compared to national trends
Fort Walton Beach is 5.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 212 total rentals offering a modest but accessible market for renters. The city provides options for those seeking value below the national median.
Price ranges
Studios in Fort Walton Beach rent for $2,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,350/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,598/month, with houses commanding a median of $1,975/month and apartments at $1,645/month. The inventory is split roughly half houses and half condos and apartments, giving renters diverse options.
Neighborhood spotlight
The Studio bedroom segment in Fort Walton Beach has risen by 100% year over year, a strong divergence from the overall flat market. This increase shows a distinct trend for smaller units compared to other bedroom types.
Median rent
Median rent in Fort Walton Beach
$1,795/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Fort Walton Beach is $1,795 per month as of September 2026. This is 6% below the national average rent, or $105 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Fort Walton Beach
212
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 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 $1,645, whereas a house costs $1,975. 1-bedroom apartments in Fort Walton Beach run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,500 |  13% |  158% | |
1 bedroom | $1,350 | 2% | 32% | |
2 bedroom | $1,597 | No Change | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,699 | 7% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Beal Parkway | $1,550 | |
Elliott's Point | $1,845 | |
Ferry Park | $2,200 | |
Kenwod | $1,745 | |
Northwest | $1,850 | |
Oakland | $1,695 | |
Santa Rosa Island | $2,250 | |
Seabreeze | $1,550 | |
W E Combs | $2,150 | |
Wynnehaven Beach Estates | $2,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,645 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,150 | 13% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,975 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
158%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
32%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,597
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,699
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
11%
Oakland
Average rent
$1,695
Santa Rosa Island
Average rent
$2,250
Beal Parkway
Average rent
$1,550
Northwest
Average rent
$1,850
Seabreeze
Average rent
$1,550
Elliott's Point
Average rent
$1,845
Kenwod
Average rent
$1,745
Ferry Park
Average rent
$2,200
W E Combs
Average rent
$2,150
Wynnehaven Beach Estates
Average rent
$2,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,645
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
13%
Houses
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
3%
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
6%lower than the national median
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Fort Walton Beach, FL is 6% higher than the median rent in Cinco Bayou, FL.
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15%$2,195
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7%$2,075
55%$1,800
35%$1,999
2%$1,900
65%Discover rentals in Fort Walton Beach, FL
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fort Walton Beach
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Fort Walton Beach
2 beds
1 bath
$1,175
House for rent
5d+ ago
Kenwod townhouse for rent in Fort Walton Beach
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,200
House for rent
2d ago
321 Woodrow St Ne, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
2 beds
1 bath
$1,225
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
House for rent
5d+ ago
Garniers Beach house for rent in Fort Walton Beach
4 beds
3 baths
$4,700
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
$4,800
$4,500
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Ferry Park house for rent in Fort Walton Beach
6 Bay Ct Ne, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
3 beds
2 baths
$3,450
House for rent
4h ago
Verified
941 Pocahontas Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,775
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
500 Liberty Ln Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,897–$2,858
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Fort Walton Beach
3 beds
1 bath
$1,950
House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Fort Walton Beach
1 bed
1 bath
$1,700
Apartment for rent
4h ago
Verified
941 Pocahontas Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,399–$1,775
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1604 Chadwick Ln #NA, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32578
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Aug 9
8h ago
Verified
500 Liberty Ln Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,897–$2,858
Apartment for rent
2d 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
$1,399–$1,775
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
500 Liberty Ln Nw, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,897–$2,858
Apartment for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Fort Walton Beach
3 beds
1 bath
$1,950
House for rent
5d+ ago
199 Bayou View Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
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 $1,795 per month as of September 5, 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 remained the same since last year.
How does Fort Walton Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Fort Walton Beach is 6% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $105 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Fort Walton Beach?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Fort Walton Beach are Beal Parkway ($1,550/mo), Seabreeze ($1,550/mo), and Oakland ($1,695/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?
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).