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Last updated on October 5, 2026
Average rent in
Pensacola, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 5, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Pensacola rent stands today
Pensacola, FL rent slipped 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,700/month. Renters today are paying $93 less per month on average than last year, following a cooldown from the recent peak of $1,800/month in April 2026.
Compared to national trends
Pensacola sits 10.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 393 total rentals offering a smaller but accessible market for renters.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Pensacola run around $1,350/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,275/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,390/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,830/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,200/month. The inventory is heavily weighted toward larger units, with 3-bedrooms making up 39.7% of rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Grande Oaks Farm rents fell 57.9% year over year to $1,895/month across 17 rentals. This steep local decline contrasts with the citywide 2.9% cooldown, showing significant variation within Pensacola.
Median rent
Median rent in Pensacola
$1,700/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Pensacola is $1,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Pensacola
393
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Pensacola rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Pensacola, FL
Average rent prices in Pensacola have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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
Pensacola, FL
Rent prices in Pensacola vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Pensacola is $1,399, whereas a house costs $1,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Pensacola run $1,299 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,390.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,350 | 10% | 2% | |
1 bedroom | $1,275 | 3% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,390 | No Change | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,830 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,200 |  5% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Coral Creek Two | $1,460 | |
Downtown Pensacola | $1,900 | |
Emerald Shores | $1,797 | |
Gulf Beach | $2,072 | |
Mariners Village | $1,810 | |
St John's Coalition | $1,575 | |
The Estates At Emerald Shores | $1,975 | |
Treasure Hill Park | $1,950 | |
Weekley Bayou | $2,025 | |
Westpointe Heritage | $1,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,399 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,850 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $788 | 9% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,390
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,830
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
2%
Downtown Pensacola
Average rent
$1,900
Gulf Beach
Average rent
$2,072
The Estates At Emerald Shores
Average rent
$1,975
Treasure Hill Park
Average rent
$1,950
Westpointe Heritage
Average rent
$1,650
Weekley Bayou
Average rent
$2,025
Mariners Village
Average rent
$1,810
Emerald Shores
Average rent
$1,797
St John's Coalition
Average rent
$1,575
Coral Creek Two
Average rent
$1,460
Apartments
Average rent
$1,399
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,850
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$788
Last 30 days
9%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Pensacola, 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 Pensacola, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Pensacola and Bellview by all bedroom counts and property types.
Pensacola
11%lower than the national median
9%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Pensacola, FL is 1% lower than the median rent in Bellview, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,725
2%$1,600
12%$1,810
1%$1,795
$2,522
14%$1,900
10%$2,400
40%$1,785
10%$2,044
38%$1,925
2%$1,275
8%$1,472
3%Cost of living in Pensacola, 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 & Services | 6% higher |
| Groceries | 2% higher |
| Health | 1% higher |
| Housing | 11% lower |
| Transportation | 4% lower |
| Utilities | 7% lower |
Discover rentals in Pensacola, FL
5d+ ago
House for rent in Pensacola
3725 Frontera Cir, Pensacola, FL 32505
2 beds
1 bath
$850
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Pensacola
2 beds
1 bath
$910
House for rent
Available Aug 10
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Pensacola
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Condo for rent
Available Nov 26
5d+ ago
House for rent in Pensacola
1116 Wayne Ave #A, Pensacola, FL 32507
3 beds
1 bath
$995
House for rent
2h ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$5,786
$4,660
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Pensacola condo for rent in Pensacola
850 S Palafox St #C, Pensacola, FL 32502
1 bed
1 bath
$3,950
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Pensacola
1212 E Gonzalez St, Pensacola, FL 32501
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,750
House for rent
1d ago
Downtown Pensacola townhouse for rent in Pensacola
W Chase St #1915, Pensacola, FL 32502
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,600
House for rent
Available Nov 1
23h ago
Verified
9121 Pine Forest Rd, Pensacola, FL 32534
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,523–$2,193
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Verified
2355 West Michigan Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32526
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,725
House for rent
Available Sep 11
3h ago
Verified
8533 Riverstone Dr, Pensacola, FL 32526
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,403–$2,214
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
7840 Lilac Ln, Pensacola, FL 32514
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,448–$1,888
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Verified
9121 Pine Forest Rd, Pensacola, FL 32534
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,523–$2,193
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Verified
2355 West Michigan Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32526
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,725
House for rent
Available Sep 11
5d+ ago
Verified
6501 U.S. 98, Pensacola, FL 32506
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
7591 W Highway 98, Pensacola, FL 32506
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,238–$2,566
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 23
23h ago
Verified
9121 Pine Forest Rd, Pensacola, FL 32534
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,523–$2,193
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
5d+ ago
Verified
6501 U.S. 98, Pensacola, FL 32506
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
8533 Riverstone Dr, Pensacola, FL 32526
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,403–$2,214
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Verified
9009 University Pkwy, Pensacola, FL 32514
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,347–$2,519
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 5
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Frequently asked questions for Pensacola, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the Pensacola rental market.
How much is rent in Pensacola?
The average rent in Pensacola is $1,700 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Pensacola?
Average rent prices in Pensacola have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Pensacola rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Pensacola is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pensacola?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Pensacola are Coral Creek Two ($1,460/mo), St John's Coalition ($1,575/mo), and Westpointe Heritage ($1,650/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Pensacola?
To comfortably afford rent in Pensacola, 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 Pensacola?
November offers the best timing for apartment hunting in Pensacola, with the lowest rents of the year and less competition from other renters compared to March, which sees the highest demand.
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).