Last updated on July 5, 2026

Average rent in
Pensacola, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Pensacola rent stands today

    Pensacola, FL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,738/month. Month to month, rents increased by 1.1%, showing an upward movement in the market.

  • Pensacola sits 10.9% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 432 total rentals providing a smaller but accessible market for renters seeking value in Florida.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Pensacola rent for about $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,216/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,395/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,800/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,275/month, showing a steady increase in rent as bedroom count rises.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Tierraerde rents fell 61.5% year over year to $1,500/month across 13 rentals, a local decline compared to the citywide flat trend. Chandelle First and Perdido Heights also saw large drops of 48.7% and 40.0%, respectively, marking significant neighborhood-level shifts.

Median rent

Median rent in Pensacola

$1,738/mo

increased by1%

vs previous year

The average rent in Pensacola is $1,738 per month as of July 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $212 less per month.

$1.34

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Pensacola

432

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Pensacola rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Pensacola, FL

Average rent prices in Pensacola have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,290 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,390.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

1%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,216

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,395

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,800

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$2,275

1%

No Change

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,216

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,275

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

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

Median rent price$1,738
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Pensacola, FL is 2% higher than the median rent in Bellview, FL.

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 & Services5% higher
Groceries1% higher
HealthNo difference
Housing11% lower
Transportation3% lower
Utilities7% lower

Discover rentals in Pensacola, FL

5221 Statler Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Treasure Hill Park house for rent in Pensacola

5221 Statler Ave

5221 Statler Ave, Pensacola, FL 32507

3 beds

1.5 baths

$850

House for rent

Available May 20

7318 Hayward Ave #LOT3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Pensacola

2 beds

1 bath

$895

Condo for rent

Available Jul 10

1d ago

7.1

Very good

1474 S. Fairfield Dr.

1474 S Fairfield Dr, Pensacola, FL 32507

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

551 S 61st Ave Apt C #551C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Pensacola

551 South 61st Ave - 551C

551 S 61st Ave Apt C #551C, Pensacola, FL 32506

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 30

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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 $1,738 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Pensacola?

Average rent prices in Pensacola have increased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $212 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Pensacola?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Pensacola are Mariners Village ($1,495/mo), Belvedere Park ($1,500/mo), and Cordova Park ($1,600/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Pensacola?

To comfortably afford rent in Pensacola, you'd need to earn approximately $70,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Pensacola?

Pensacola's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,300 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $1,400 monthly. These figures reflect the current pricing across the city's diverse neighborhoods and property types.

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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