Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Milton, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Milton rent stands today

    Milton, FL rent rose 8.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,950/month. Renters today are paying $175 more per month on average than last year, with rent near the recent peak of $2,000/month in September 2026.

  • Milton runs 2.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it slightly above average in cost among smaller markets with 58 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    In Milton, 1-bedroom units rent around $1,198/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,275/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,875/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,195/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents most renters will encounter.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 1-bedroom segment in Milton rose 20.1% year over year, diverging from the citywide increase of 8.3%. This segment's growth shows stronger rent gains for smaller units compared to the overall market.

Median rent

Median rent in Milton

$1,950/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Milton is $1,950 per month as of October 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $50 more per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Milton

58

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Milton 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 Milton, FL

Average rent prices in Milton have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 $1,400, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Milton run $1,197 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,568.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,197

No Change

20%

2 bedroom

$1,275

8%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,875

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$2,195

3%

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,197

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

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$1,950
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,737
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Milton, FL is 12% higher than the median rent in Bellview, FL.

Discover rentals in Milton, FL

3943 Windsor Castle Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Milton

2 beds

2 baths

$600

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.
Applegate Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
No deposit

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Applegate Apartments

6630 Applegate St, Milton, FL 32570

2 beds

1 bath

$1,145

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.
5595 Osceola St - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

House for rent in Milton

5595 Osceola St, Milton, FL 32570

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,395

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.
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

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 Milton, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Milton rental market.

How much is rent in Milton?

The average rent in Milton is $1,950 per month as of October 17, 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 8% since last year.

How does Milton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Milton is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Milton?

To comfortably afford rent in Milton, you'd need to earn approximately $78,000/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).

Apartments for rent in Bellview