Last updated on September 2, 2026

Average rent in
Margate, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Margate rent stands today

    Margate, FL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,000/month. Month over month, rent increased 2.1%, showing a recent upward move in prices after a trough in mid-2025.

  • Margate runs 4.7% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced market with 181 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Margate reach $4,400/month, 1-bedrooms sit at $1,500/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,925/month. Three-bedroom units rent for $3,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms go for $4,000/month. The inventory is mostly 2-bedroom units, which make up 50.3% of rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Coral Bay rents fell 11.5% year over year to $2,900/month across 22 rentals, contrasting with the broadly flat citywide trend. The studio segment diverged strongly, rising 214.3% year over year, showing distinct market dynamics within Margate.

Median rent

Median rent in Margate

$2,000/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Margate is $2,000 per month as of August 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $90 more per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Margate

181

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Margate rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Margate, FL

Average rent prices in Margate have increased 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 Margate, FL

Rent prices in Margate vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Margate is $1,925, whereas a house costs $3,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Margate run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.

Listings

Studio

$4,400

64%

218%

1 bedroom

$1,500

1%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,925

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,200

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$4,000

1%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$4,400

Last 30 days

64%

Last year

218%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,925

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

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

Compare median rent prices in Margate and Boynton Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Margate

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,795
increased by46%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Margate, FL is 28% lower than the median rent in Boynton Beach, FL.

Discover rentals in Margate, FL

7897 Golf Circle Dr #303 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Margate

Residential Lease, Margate, FL

7897 Golf Circle Dr #303, Margate, FL 33063

2 beds

2 baths

$1,550

$1,400

Price drop

Condo for rent

7837 Golf Circle Dr #310 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Margate

Residential Lease, Margate, FL

7837 Golf Circle Dr #310, Margate, FL 33063

2 beds

2 baths

$1,495

Condo for rent

7305 Nw 4th Pl #201 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Oriole Gardens condo for rent in Margate

Residential Lease, Margate, FL

7305 Nw 4th Pl #201, Margate, FL 33063

2 beds

2 baths

$1,600

Condo for rent

412 Lakeside Dr #223 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Margate

412 Lakeside Dr #223, Margate, FL 33063

2 beds

1 bath

$1,620

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Margate, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Margate rental market.

How much is rent in Margate?

The average rent in Margate is $2,000 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Margate?

Average rent prices in Margate have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Margate rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Margate is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $90 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Margate?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Margate are Royal Palm Gardens ($1,500/mo), Oriole Gardens ($1,725/mo), and Margate Gardens ($1,850/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Margate?

To comfortably afford rent in Margate, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Margate?

December offers the best rental deals in Margate, with the lowest rents of the year and the least competition from other renters, while January sees the highest prices with roughly an 8% difference between peak and off-peak months.

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).

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