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Last updated on June 8, 2026
Average rent in
Mary Esther, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 8, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Mary Esther rent stands today
Mary Esther, FL rent rose 1.2% year over year to a current median of $2,100/month. Despite this modest annual increase, rent dropped 8.9% month over month from the peak of $2,195 in May 2026, showing recent cooling in the market.
Compared to national trends
Mary Esther runs 7.7% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a somewhat pricier market with a total of 54 rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Mary Esther command a median rent of $6,058/month, while 1-bedrooms sit at $1,695/month and 2-bedrooms at $1,338/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms rent for $2,200/month and $3,008/month respectively, showing wide variation across bedroom sizes.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment in Mary Esther rose 47.4% year over year, contrasting with the 2-bedroom segment which fell 15.1%. The 4+ bedroom segment also climbed 18.8%, marking notable divergence from the citywide 1.2% increase.
Median rent
Median rent in Mary Esther
$2,100/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Mary Esther is $2,100 per month as of June 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $150 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Mary Esther
54
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Mary Esther rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Mary Esther, FL
Average rent prices in Mary Esther have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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
Mary Esther, FL
Rent prices in Mary Esther vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Mary Esther is $1,325, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Mary Esther run $1,325 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,325.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $6,058 |  4% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,695 | 15% | 113% | |
2 bedroom | $1,337 | 6% | 16% | |
3 bedroom | $2,200 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,007 | 11% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Downtown Mary Esther | $2,245 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,325 | 5% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,556 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,200 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$6,058
Last 30 days
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
113%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,337
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
16%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,007
Last 30 days
11%
Last year
11%
Downtown Mary Esther
Average rent
$2,245
Apartments
Average rent
$1,325
Last 30 days
5%
Condos
Average rent
$2,556
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Mary Esther, 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 Mary Esther, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Mary Esther and Cinco Bayou by all bedroom counts and property types.
Mary Esther
8%higher than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Mary Esther, FL is 17% higher than the median rent in Cinco Bayou, FL.
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22%Discover rentals in Mary Esther, FL
3d ago
2496 W Highway 98, Mary Esther, FL 32569
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mary Esther
551 E Miracle Strip Pkwy #7, Mary Esther, FL 32569
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mary Esther
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Mary Esther
208 Squirrel Haven Rd #A, Mary Esther, FL 32569
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Mary Esther
2810 W Highway 98, Mary Esther, FL 32569
Studio
0 baths
$13,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Mary Esther
481 Mary Esther Blvd, Mary Esther, FL 32569
Studio
0 baths
$9,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Mary Esther condo for rent in Mary Esther
90 Mary Esther Blvd, Mary Esther, FL 32569
Studio
0 baths
$8,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Mary Esther condo for rent in Mary Esther
330 Mary Esther Blvd, Mary Esther, FL 32569
Studio
0 baths
$6,450
Condo for rent
1h ago
House for rent in Mary Esther
3 beds
2 baths
$2,125
House for rent
Available May 18
3d ago
Downtown Mary Esther house for rent in Mary Esther
2 beds
2 baths
$1,695
House for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Mary Esther
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Mary Esther
4 beds
2 baths
$3,100
House for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Mary Esther
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Mary Esther
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mary Esther
199 Lakeside Ln, Mary Esther, FL 32569
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mary Esther
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available May 29
3d ago
2496 W Highway 98, Mary Esther, FL 32569
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Mary Esther
3 beds
2 baths
$1,900
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Mary Esther
Bristol Cove Rd #1, Mary Esther, FL 32569
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,850
House for rent
Available Apr 30
5d+ ago
House for rent in Mary Esther
199 Lakeside Ln, Mary Esther, FL 32569
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jun 1
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Frequently asked questions for Mary Esther, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the Mary Esther rental market.
How much is rent in Mary Esther?
The average rent in Mary Esther is $2,100 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Mary Esther?
Average rent prices in Mary Esther have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Mary Esther rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Mary Esther is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $150 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Mary Esther?
To comfortably afford rent in Mary Esther, you'd need to earn approximately $84,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Mary Esther?
Mary Esther's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,400 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments represent 24% of the available rental inventory, making them more common than one-bedrooms which account for only 6% of listings.
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).