Last updated on October 6, 2026

Average rent in
Opa-locka, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Opa Locka, FL rent slipped 4.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,725/month. Renters today are paying $130 less per month on average than last year. Month-over-month rent increased 5.9% in October 2026.

  • Opa Locka is 9.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with a total rental inventory of 55 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Opa Locka are $1,870/month, 1-bedrooms are $1,400/month, and 2-bedrooms are $1,850/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,950/month. The studio rent of $1,870 is the highest among smaller units.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Studio bedroom segment in Opa Locka rose 70.0% year over year, contrasting with the citywide rent decline of 4.2%. This segment's increase shows a distinct local trend within the broader market.

Median rent

Median rent in Opa Locka

$1,725/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Opa Locka is $1,725 per month as of October 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $175 less per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Opa Locka

55

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Opa Locka rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Opa-locka, FL

Average rent prices in Opa Locka have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Opa-locka, FL

Rent prices in Opa Locka vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Opa Locka is $1,562, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Opa Locka run $1,390 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,870

1%

67%

1 bedroom

$1,400

1%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,850

2%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,500

1%

11%

4 bedroom

$3,950

3%

13%

Studio

Average rent

$1,870

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

67%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Opa-locka, 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 Opa Locka, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Opa Locka and Bay Harbor Islands by all bedroom counts and property types.

Opa Locka

Median rent price$1,725
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$3,850
increased by103%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Opa Locka, FL is 55% lower than the median rent in Bay Harbor Islands, FL.

Discover rentals in Opa-locka, FL

14165 Nw 22nd Ct #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Opa Locka

Residential Lease, Opa Locka, FL

14165 Nw 22nd Ct #A, Opa Locka, FL 33054

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

14100 NW 24th Court - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

14100 NW 24th Court

14100 Nw 24th Ct, Opa Locka, FL 33054

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

1761 Ali Baba Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Opa Locka

Residential Lease, Opa-Locka, FL

1761 Ali Baba Ave #4, Opa Locka, FL 33054

2 beds

1 bath

$1,600

1920 Washington Ave #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Opa Locka

Residential Lease, Opa Locka, FL

1920 Washington Ave #5, Opa Locka, FL 33054

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

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Frequently asked questions for Opa-locka, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Opa Locka rental market.

How much is rent in Opa Locka?

The average rent in Opa Locka is $1,725 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Opa Locka?

Average rent prices in Opa Locka have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Opa Locka rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Opa Locka is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $175 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Opa Locka?

To comfortably afford rent in Opa Locka, you'd need to earn approximately $69,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Opa Locka?

August offers the best rental deals in Opa-locka with the lowest rents of the year, running about 17% lower than April's peak prices. November also provides good opportunities with the least competitive market conditions.

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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