Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Palm Coast, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Palm Coast, FL rent slipped 5.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Renters today are paying $99 less per month on average than last year, despite a 1.3% month-over-month increase in October 2026.

  • Palm Coast rent sits essentially unchanged compared to the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a market with rents aligned closely to the national average and offering 326 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    In Palm Coast, studios rent for about $1,800/month, 1-bedrooms around $988/month, 2-bedrooms $1,500/month, 3-bedrooms $1,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms $2,280/month. These bedroom tiers represent the range of rents available across the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Downtown Palm Coast rents rose 21.3% year over year to $1,638/month across 30 rentals, contrasting with the citywide decline of 5.0%.

Median rent

Median rent in Palm Coast

$1,900/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Palm Coast is $1,900 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.

$1.16

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Palm Coast

326

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Palm Coast rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Palm Coast, FL

Average rent prices in Palm Coast have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased 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 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 $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Palm Coast run $1,481 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,473.

Listings

Studio

$1,800

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$987

10%

18%

2 bedroom

$1,500

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,900

No Change

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,280

No Change

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,800

1 bedroom

Average rent

$987

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

18%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,280

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

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$1,900

Equal to the the national median

Median rent price$1,725
decreased by9%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Palm Coast, FL is 10% 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
Utilities19% higher

Discover rentals in Palm Coast, FL

27 Pillar Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pine Grove - Belle Terre house for rent in Palm Coast

27 Pillar Ln, Palm Coast, FL 32164

5 beds

2 baths

$1,150

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.
Duplex for rent - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.6

Very good

Duplex for rent

25 Ryarbor Dr, Palm Coast, FL 32164

3 beds

2 baths

$1,300

Price droppedFees 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.
21 Pony Express Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

21 Pony Express Dr

21 Pony Express Dr, Palm Coast, FL 32164

3 beds

2 baths

$1,445

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.
6 Plateau Pl #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pine Grove - Belle Terre apartment for rent in Palm Coast

Residential Lease, PALM COAST, FL

6 Plateau Pl #B, Palm Coast, FL 32164

3 beds

2 baths

$1,450

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 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 $1,900 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Palm Coast?

Average rent prices in Palm Coast have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Palm Coast rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Palm Coast is roughly the same as the national average.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Palm Coast?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Palm Coast are Downtown Palm Coast ($1,637/mo), Seminole Woods ($1,675/mo), and Pine Grove Belle Terre ($1,695/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 $76,000/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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