Last updated on September 8, 2026

Average rent in
Milton, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Milton rent stands today

    Milton, FL rent rose 1.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,885/month. Renters today are paying $112 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged.

  • Milton is 0.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, placing it near the national average in price with 56 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Milton, 1-bedroom units rent for $1,095/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,325/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,200/month. The 1-bedroom median rent of $1,095/month reflects the lower end of the market for renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment in Milton rose 9.5% year over year, and the 2-bedroom segment rose 8.2%, diverging from the citywide increase of 1.9%. These bedroom tiers are driving rent growth beyond the overall market trend.

Median rent

Median rent in Milton

$1,885/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Milton is $1,885 per month as of September 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $15 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Milton

56

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Milton rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Milton, FL

Average rent prices in Milton have remained the same 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 Milton, FL

Rent prices in Milton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Milton is $1,095, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Milton run $925 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,095

1%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,325

11%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,800

1%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,200

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,325

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

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

Compare median rent prices in Milton and Bellview by all bedroom counts and property types.

Milton

Median rent price$1,885
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,750
decreased by8%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Milton, FL is 8% higher than the median rent in Bellview, FL.

Discover rentals in Milton, FL

6139 Syrcle Ave - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

House for rent in Milton

House for rent

6506 Colonial Dr - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

5d+ ago

House for rent in Milton

House for rent

6250 Hamilton Bridge Rd #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Milton

Residential Lease, Milton, FL

6250 Hamilton Bridge Rd #A, Milton, FL 32570

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,550

House for rent

6733 Applegate St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Milton

3 beds

2 baths

$1,750

$1,650

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 18

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Frequently asked questions for Milton, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Milton rental market.

How much is rent in Milton?

The average rent in Milton is $1,885 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Milton?

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

How does Milton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Milton is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $15 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Milton?

To comfortably afford rent in Milton, you'd need to earn approximately $75,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the best rental rates in Milton, with rents running approximately 6.8% lower than peak summer months. June sees the highest rents, so timing your search for winter months can help you secure better deals.

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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