Last updated on October 6, 2026

Average rent in
Key West, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Key West

$3,400/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Key West is $3,400 per month as of October 2026. This is 79% above the national average rent, or $1,500 more per month.

$4.09

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Key West

31

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Key West rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Key West, FL

Average rent prices in Key West have increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 Key West, FL

Rent prices in Key West vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Key West is $3,200, whereas a house costs $3,962. 1-bedroom apartments in Key West run $2,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,350.

Listings

Studio

$2,200

21%

2%

1 bedroom

$2,797

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$3,950

9%

3%

3 bedroom

$5,500

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$6,690

No Change

21%

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

21%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,797

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,690

Last year

21%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Key West, 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 Key West, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Key West and Coral Gables by all bedroom counts and property types.

Key West

Median rent price$3,400
increased by79%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,800
increased by100%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Key West, FL is 11% lower than the median rent in Coral Gables, FL.

Discover rentals in Key West, FL

6440 2nd Street #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Key West

6440 2nd Street, Key West, FL

6440 2nd Street #8, Key West, FL 33040

2 beds

1 bath

$2,700

1315 1st Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

1315 1st Street

1315 1st St, Key West, FL 33040

2 beds

1 bath

$2,800–$3,000

Price drop

3655 Seaside Dr - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Key West

2/2

3655 Seaside Dr, Key West, FL 33040

2 beds

2 baths

$3,000

116 4th St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Key West

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Frequently asked questions for Key West, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Key West rental market.

How much is rent in Key West?

The average rent in Key West is $3,400 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Key West?

Average rent prices in Key West have increased by 17% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Key West rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Key West is 79% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,500 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Key West?

To comfortably afford rent in Key West, you'd need to earn approximately $136,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Key West?

September offers the best rental deals in Key West, with prices typically about 8% lower than the December peak season. December sees the highest rents of the 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).

Apartments for rent in Key West