Last updated on September 15, 2026

Average rent in
Port St. Lucie, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Port St Lucie rent stands today

    Port St Lucie, FL rent rose 6.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,665/month. Renters today are paying $105 more per month on average than last year despite a slight 1.0% month-over-month decline from the recent peak.

  • Port St Lucie runs roughly 1.4× the $1,900/month national median, with a market dominated by houses, which make up 79.1% of total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Port St Lucie rent for about $1,112/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,600/month, and 2-bedrooms about $2,200/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,900/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The Reserve neighborhood rents climbed 20.7% year over year, contrasting with the citywide 6.6% rise. This gain shows localized strength within Port St Lucie, FL's rental market.

Median rent

Median rent in Port St Lucie

$2,665/mo

increased by7%

vs previous year

The average rent in Port St Lucie is $2,665 per month as of September 2026. This is 40% above the national average rent, or $765 more per month.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Port St Lucie

602

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Port St Lucie rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Port St. Lucie, FL

Average rent prices in Port St Lucie have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 Port St. Lucie, FL

Rent prices in Port St Lucie vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Port St Lucie is $2,666, whereas a house costs $2,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Port St Lucie run $2,664 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,515.

Listings

Studio

$1,112

6%

6%

1 bedroom

$1,600

10%

19%

2 bedroom

$2,200

11%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,700

1%

10%

4 bedroom

$2,900

No Change

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,112

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

19%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Port St. Lucie, 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 Port St Lucie, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Port St Lucie and Fort Pierce by all bedroom counts and property types.

Port St Lucie

Median rent price$2,665
increased by40%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,225
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Port St Lucie, FL is 20% higher than the median rent in Fort Pierce, FL.

Discover rentals in Port St. Lucie, FL

2132 Se Shelter Dr - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Port St. Lucie

Available family home for rent

2132 Se Shelter Dr, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952

3 beds

2 baths

$950

1073 Sw Dalton Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Port St Lucie

412 Nw Cornell Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Port St. Lucie

4 Lake Vista Trl #202 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Port St Lucie

Residential Lease, Port St. Lucie, FL

4 Lake Vista Trl #202, Port St Lucie, FL 34952

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

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Frequently asked questions for Port St. Lucie, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Port St Lucie rental market.

How much is rent in Port St Lucie?

The average rent in Port St Lucie is $2,665 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Port St Lucie?

Average rent prices in Port St Lucie have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.

How does Port St Lucie rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Port St Lucie is 40% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $765 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Port St Lucie?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Port St Lucie are The Reserve ($2,655/mo), Corporate Place At Tradition ($2,665/mo), and Victoria Parc ($2,780/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Port St Lucie?

To comfortably afford rent in Port St Lucie, you'd need to earn approximately $107,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Port St Lucie?

January offers the lowest rental prices in Port St. Lucie, while summer months also see reduced demand and potentially lower costs. April typically has the highest rents, with about a 4% difference between peak and off-peak pricing.

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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