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Last updated on August 21, 2026
Average rent in
Pensacola, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 21, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Pensacola rent stands today
Pensacola, FL rent rose 2.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,792/month. Renters today are paying $4 less per month on average than last year, a negligible dollar change that coincides with a broadly flat month-over-month trend.
Compared to national trends
Pensacola sits 6.9% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 422 total rentals offering a moderate market size for renters.
Price ranges
In Pensacola, studios rent around $1,425/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,256/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,390/month, 3-bedrooms around $1,855/month, and 4+ bedrooms around $2,225/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,895/month while apartments sit at $1,400/month, with houses making up 73% of total rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
Tierraerde rents fell 55.9% year over year to $1,675/month across 20 rentals, La Mirage dropped 54.6% to $1,725/month across 21 rentals, and Nature Trail declined 50.7% to $1,875/month across 11 rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Pensacola
$1,791/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Pensacola is $1,791 per month as of August 2026. This is 7% below the national average rent, or $133 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Pensacola
422
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Pensacola rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Pensacola, FL
Average rent prices in Pensacola have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,400, whereas a house costs $1,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Pensacola run $1,299 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,350.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,425 | 3% |  23% | |
1 bedroom | $1,256 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,390 | 3% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,855 | 2% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,225 | 2% | 3% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Coral Creek Two | $1,701 | |
Cordova Park | $1,806 | |
Downtown Pensacola | $1,940 | |
Emerald Shores | $1,950 | |
Gulf Beach | $2,975 | |
Leeward | $1,900 | |
Mariners Village | $1,445 | |
The Estates At Emerald Shores | $2,100 | |
Westpointe Heritage | $1,801 | |
Woodridge Manor | $1,652 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,400 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,497 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,895 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,127 | 8% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,425
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,256
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,390
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,855
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,225
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
Downtown Pensacola
Average rent
$1,940
Mariners Village
Average rent
$1,445
Gulf Beach
Average rent
$2,975
Emerald Shores
Average rent
$1,950
Cordova Park
Average rent
$1,806
Woodridge Manor
Average rent
$1,652
Westpointe Heritage
Average rent
$1,801
The Estates At Emerald Shores
Average rent
$2,100
Leeward
Average rent
$1,900
Coral Creek Two
Average rent
$1,701
Apartments
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,497
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,127
Last 30 days
8%
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
7%lower than the national median
7%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Pensacola, FL is equal to the median rent in Bellview, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,795
12%$1,350
5%$1,812
12%$1,921
$2,450
2%$1,900
6%$1,713
42%$2,135
4%$2,239
24%$1,950
1%$1,395
8%$1,350
7%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 | 5% higher |
| Groceries | 1% higher |
| Health | No difference |
| Housing | 11% lower |
| Transportation | 3% lower |
| Utilities | 7% lower |
Discover rentals in Pensacola, FL
13h ago
House for rent in Pensacola
1421 N 61st Ave #501, Pensacola, FL 32506
2 beds
1 bath
$875
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Pensacola
2 beds
1 bath
$910
House for rent
Available Aug 10
13h ago
Westpointe Heritage house for rent in Pensacola
907 N N St, Pensacola, FL 32501
2 beds
1 bath
$995
House for rent
5d+ ago
1474 S Fairfield Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507
2 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2 baths
$6,410
$5,593
Price drop
Apartment for rent
15h ago
Brittany Forge house for rent in Pensacola
4 beds
4 baths
$5,000
House for rent
22h ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$6,000
$4,997
Price drop
House for rent
22h ago
Verified
4 beds
3.5 baths
$5,321
$4,831
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
9121 Pine Forest Rd, Pensacola, FL 32534
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,657–$2,193
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d 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
6h ago
Verified
7840 Lilac Ln, Pensacola, FL 32514
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,392–$1,847
Apartment for rent
12h ago
Verified
8533 Riverstone Dr, Pensacola, FL 32526
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,423–$2,479
Apartment for rent
2d 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
3d ago
Verified
6501 U.S. 98, Pensacola, FL 32506
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$1,350
Apartment for rent
22h ago
Verified
6 Ruffin Cir, Pensacola, FL 32503
4–5 beds
4–5 baths
$3,965–$4,327
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
9121 Pine Forest Rd, Pensacola, FL 32534
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,657–$2,193
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Verified
9121 Pine Forest Rd, Pensacola, FL 32534
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,657–$2,193
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 1
2d 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
3d ago
Verified
6501 U.S. 98, Pensacola, FL 32506
2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,300–$1,350
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
9009 University Pkwy, Pensacola, FL 32514
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,210–$1,620
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
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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 $1,791 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Pensacola?
Average rent prices in Pensacola have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Pensacola rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Pensacola is 7% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $133 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pensacola?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Pensacola are Mariners Village ($1,445/mo), Woodridge Manor ($1,652/mo), and Coral Creek Two ($1,701/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Pensacola?
To comfortably afford rent in Pensacola, you'd need to earn approximately $72,000/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).