Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Palm Coast, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Palm Coast, FL rent slipped 9.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters today are paying $368 less per month on average than last year as the market continues to cool from its peak in August 2025.

  • Palm Coast is 2.6% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 366 total rentals offering a moderate selection for renters in this Florida market.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $525/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,189/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,525/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,895/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,175/month. The inventory is mostly 3-bedroom and 4+ bedroom units, which shape the market.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Downtown Palm Coast saw a 25.9% year-over-year rent increase, reaching a median of $1,700/month. This rise contrasts with the overall citywide decline and shows localized strength in this neighborhood.

Median rent

Median rent in Palm Coast

$1,850/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Palm Coast is $1,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Palm Coast

366

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Palm Coast rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Palm Coast, FL

Average rent prices in Palm Coast have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 Palm Coast, FL

Rent prices in Palm Coast vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Palm Coast is $1,600, whereas a house costs $2,095. 1-bedroom apartments in Palm Coast run $1,460 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,480.

Listings

Studio

$525

4%

-

1 bedroom

$1,189

6%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,525

4%

10%

3 bedroom

$1,895

1%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,175

5%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$525

Last 30 days

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,189

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

5%

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

Compare median rent prices in Palm Coast and Beverly Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.

Palm Coast

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by3%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,650
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Palm Coast, FL is 12% higher than the median rent in Beverly Beach, FL.

Cost of living in Palm Coast, FL

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services7% lower
Groceries2% lower
Health4% lower
Housing17% lower
Transportation1% higher
Utilities20% higher

Discover rentals in Palm Coast, FL

The Palms at Town Center - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

20h ago

8.3

Very good

The Palms at Town Center

470 Bulldog Dr, Palm Coast, FL 32164

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$551–$1,563

5 Pontiac Lane - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

9

Excellent

5 Pontiac Lane

5 Pontiac Ln, Palm Coast, FL 32164

3 beds

2 baths

$1,350

12B Bunker Knolls Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Indian Trails house for rent in Palm Coast

165 Plain View Dr #B - Photo 1 of 1

23h ago

Pine Grove - Belle Terre apartment for rent in Palm Coast

Residential Lease, PALM COAST, FL

165 Plain View Dr #B, Palm Coast, FL 32164

3 beds

2 baths

$1,495

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Frequently asked questions for Palm Coast, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Palm Coast rental market.

How much is rent in Palm Coast?

The average rent in Palm Coast is $1,850 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Palm Coast?

Average rent prices in Palm Coast have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Palm Coast rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Palm Coast is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Palm Coast?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Palm Coast are Seminole Woods ($1,695/mo), Downtown Palm Coast ($1,700/mo), and Pine Grove Belle Terre ($1,750/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Palm Coast?

To comfortably afford rent in Palm Coast, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Palm Coast?

December offers the best rental deals in Palm Coast with the lowest rents of the year, while November stands out as the least competitive month with lower demand. January sees the highest rents with approximately 4.3% difference between peak and low months.

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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