Last updated on August 20, 2026

Average rent in
Opa-locka, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Opa Locka, FL rent slipped 10.5% year over year to a current median of $1,700/month. Renters today are paying $138 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline from the recent peak of $2,000 in May 2026.

  • Opa Locka is 11.7% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 59 total rentals offering a small but varied market including houses, apartments, and condos.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Opa Locka rent for $1,870/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,350/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,800/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $4,100/month, reflecting distinct price levels by bedroom count.

Median rent

Median rent in Opa Locka

$1,700/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Opa Locka is $1,700 per month as of August 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $225 less per month.

$1.46

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Opa Locka

59

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 $1,575, whereas a house costs $2,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Opa Locka run $1,350 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

Studio

$1,870

No Change

64%

1 bedroom

$1,350

2%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,800

1%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,700

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$4,100

7%

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,870

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

64%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,100

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

10%

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$1,700
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$3,850
increased by100%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Opa Locka, FL is 56% 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

MANUFACTURED - Opa Locka, FL

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

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

14100 Nw 24th Ct #203 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Opa Locka

14100 Nw 24th Ct #203, Opa Locka, FL 33054

2 beds

1 bath

$1,575

Apartment for rent

14120 Nw 24th Ct #204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Opa Locka

14120 Nw 24th Ct #204, Opa Locka, FL 33054

2 beds

1 bath

$1,575

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

$1,595

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 $1,700 per month as of August 15, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Opa Locka?

Average rent prices in Opa Locka have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Opa Locka rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Opa Locka is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 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 $68,000/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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