Last updated on May 21, 2026

Average rent in
Opa-locka, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Opa Locka rent stands today

    Opa Locka, FL rent rose 5.3% year over year to a current median of $2,000/month, matching the city peak. Month-to-month rent increased 11.1%, reflecting recent upward movement in this market.

  • Opa Locka rent is 2.6% more expensive than the $1,949/month national median. With a total rental inventory of 62 units, this market offers a modest premium over the national median with limited availability.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Opa Locka rent for $1,870/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,500/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,900/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,800/month and 4+ bedrooms at $3,700/month, reflecting variation by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Opa Locka

$2,000/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Opa Locka is $2,000 per month as of May 2026. This is 3% above the national average rent, or $51 more per month.

$1.90

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Opa Locka

62

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Opa Locka rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Opa-locka, FL

Average rent prices in Opa Locka have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $1,695, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Opa Locka run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,870

2%

46%

1 bedroom

$1,500

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,900

8%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,800

1%

9%

4 bedroom

$3,700

4%

2%

Studio

Average rent

$1,870

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

46%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

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$2,000
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,900
increased by100%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Opa Locka, FL is 49% lower than the median rent in Bay Harbor Islands, FL.

Discover rentals in Opa-locka, FL

1920-1940 Washington Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

8.6

Very good

1920-1940 Washington Avenue

1940 Washington Ave, Opa Locka, FL 33054

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$1,300–$1,800

Apartment for rent

1851 Ali Baba Ave #4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Opa Locka

Apartment - Opa-Locka, FL

1851 Ali Baba Ave #4, Opa Locka, FL 33054

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Opa Locka

Apartment - Opa-Locka, FL

14100 Nw 24th Ct #302, Opa Locka, FL 33054

2 beds

1 bath

$1,670

Apartment for rent

14140 Nw 24th Ct #203 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Opa-locka

14140 Nw 24th Ct #203, Opa-locka, FL 33054

2 beds

1 bath

$1,670

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,000 per month as of May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Opa Locka?

Average rent prices in Opa Locka have increased by 11% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Opa Locka rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Opa Locka is 3% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $51 more 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 $80,000/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?

Opa-locka's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,900 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across the city's rental inventory.

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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