Last updated on August 1, 2026

Average rent in
Palm Coast, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Palm Coast rent stands today

    Palm Coast, FL rent slipped 7.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters today are paying $279 less per month on average than last year as the market moves down from its peak in August 2025.

  • Palm Coast is 4.2% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, with 345 total rentals offering a moderate-sized market for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Palm Coast rent for $525/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,250/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,595/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,850/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,250/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Downtown Palm Coast rents rose 12.9% year over year to $1,750/month, contrasting with the citywide decline of 7.5%. This neighborhood shows localized strength while other areas like Mantanza Woods and Palm Harbor saw declines of 10.0% and 8.8%, respectively.

Median rent

Median rent in Palm Coast

$1,850/mo

decreased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Palm Coast is $1,850 per month as of July 2026. This is 4% below the national average rent, or $80 less per month.

$1.17

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Palm Coast

345

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Palm Coast rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,650, whereas a house costs $2,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Palm Coast run $1,420 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,520.

Listings

Studio

$525

No Change

75%

1 bedroom

$1,250

2%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,595

1%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,850

6%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,250

20%

12%

Studio

Average rent

$525

Last year

75%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,250

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

12%

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 by4%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,859
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Palm Coast, FL is equal to 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

102 Yacht Harbor Drive #161 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Palm Coast

3 beds

3 baths

$850

Condo for rent

Available Aug 1

4B Serenity Pl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Seminole Woods house for rent in Palm Coast

House for rent

11A Squire Ct - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Seminole Woods house for rent in Palm Coast

House for rent

113 Brunswick Ln - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

113 Brunswick Ln

113 Brunswick Ln, Palm Coast, FL 32137

3 beds

2 baths

$1,500

Apartment for rent

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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 July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Palm Coast?

Average rent prices in Palm Coast have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Palm Coast rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Palm Coast is 4% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $80 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 ($1,750/mo), and Quail Holllow ($1,800/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Palm Coast average around $1,040/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,570/month.

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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