Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Mary Esther, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Mary Esther

$2,150/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Mary Esther is $2,150 per month as of October 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $250 more per month.

$1.41

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Mary Esther

33

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Mary Esther rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Mary Esther, FL

Average rent prices in Mary Esther have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,645, whereas a house costs $2,195. 1-bedroom apartments in Mary Esther run $1,300 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,645.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,400

7%

27%

2 bedroom

$1,495

2%

12%

3 bedroom

$2,100

11%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,494

2%

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,494

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

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

Median rent price$2,150
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,622
decreased by15%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Mary Esther, FL is 33% higher than the median rent in Cinco Bayou, FL.

Discover rentals in Mary Esther, FL

551 E Miracle Strip Pkwy #8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Mary Esther

Rental, Mary Esther, FL

551 E Miracle Strip Pkwy #8, Mary Esther, FL 32569

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
565 Florosa Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mary Esther

2 beds

2 baths

$1,275

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
567 Florosa Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mary Esther

2 beds

2 baths

$1,275

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3 Lake Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Mary Esther

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,525

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $2,150 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Mary Esther?

Average rent prices in Mary Esther have decreased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Mary Esther rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Mary Esther is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 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 $86,000/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?

November is the best time to apartment hunt in Mary Esther, with the lowest rents of the year and less competition from other renters. July sees the highest rents, with roughly a 9.6% 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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