Last updated on August 1, 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 2.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,600/month. Renters are paying $75 more per month than last year, with rent near the recent peak of $2,700/month in April 2026.

  • Port St Lucie runs roughly 1.3× the $1,930/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among Florida metros despite a total rental inventory of 590 units.

  • Price ranges

    Studios rent for about $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,550/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,125/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,650/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,900/month. Houses make up 82.3% of rentals and rent for $2,700/month, while apartments rent for $2,368/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Queens Cove rents fell 55.9% year over year to $3,300/month across 15 rentals, contrasting with the citywide rise of 2.7%. Heritage Oaks saw a 25.6% increase to $3,200/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Port St Lucie.

Median rent

Median rent in Port St Lucie

$2,600/mo

increased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Port St Lucie is $2,600 per month as of July 2026. This is 35% above the national average rent, or $670 more per month.

$1.54

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Port St Lucie

590

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Port St Lucie rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased 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 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 $2,367, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Port St Lucie run $1,649 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

7%

1%

1 bedroom

$1,550

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$2,125

No Change

7%

3 bedroom

$2,650

1%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,900

1%

6%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,125

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

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$2,600
increased by35%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,200
increased by14%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Port St Lucie, FL is 18% higher than the median rent in Fort Pierce, FL.

Discover rentals in Port St. Lucie, FL

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

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Port St Lucie

CONDOS - Port St. Lucie, FL

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

2 beds

2 baths

$1,550

Apartment for rent

1 Lake Vista Trl #201 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Port St Lucie

APARTMENT - Port St. Lucie, FL

1 Lake Vista Trl #201, Port St Lucie, FL 34952

2 beds

2 baths

$1,600

Apartment for rent

2416 Se Garden Ter #203 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Port St Lucie

APARTMENT - Port St Lucie, FL

2416 Se Garden Ter #203, Port St Lucie, FL 34952

2 beds

2 baths

$1,650

Condo for rent

1165 Sw Goodman Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Port St Lucie

SINGLE_FAMILY - Port St. Lucie, FL

1165 Sw Goodman Ave, Port St Lucie, FL 34953

2 beds

2 baths

$1,650

House for rent

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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 $2,600 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Port St Lucie?

Average rent prices in Port St Lucie have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.

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

Rent in Port St Lucie is 35% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $670 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Port St Lucie?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Port St Lucie are The Reserve ($2,000/mo), Victoria Parc ($2,800/mo), and The Lakes At Tradition ($2,800/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 $104,000/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Port St. Lucie average around $1,510/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,330/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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