Last updated on July 9, 2026

Average rent in
Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Santa Rosa Beach, FL rent rose 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,811/month. Despite this yearly increase, rent slipped 3.8% month over month, showing some recent easing in prices for renters.

  • Santa Rosa Beach is 44.1% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier coastal metros with a limited total rental inventory of 74 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Santa Rosa Beach are at $5,200/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,802/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,200/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,698/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,650/month. This wide range reflects diverse housing options, with studios commanding the highest median rents.

Median rent

Median rent in Santa Rosa Beach

$2,811/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Santa Rosa Beach is $2,811 per month as of July 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $861 more per month.

$1.29

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Santa Rosa Beach

74

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Santa Rosa Beach rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Average rent prices in Santa Rosa Beach have decreased by 4% 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 Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Rent prices in Santa Rosa Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Santa Rosa Beach is $2,243, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Rosa Beach run $1,834 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,899.

Listings

Studio

$5,200

9%

502%

1 bedroom

$1,802

No Change

13%

2 bedroom

$2,200

1%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,697

1%

15%

4 bedroom

$3,650

13%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$5,200

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

502%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,802

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,697

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

15%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,650

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Santa Rosa Beach, 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 Santa Rosa Beach, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Santa Rosa Beach and Crestview by all bedroom counts and property types.

Santa Rosa Beach

Median rent price$2,811
increased by44%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,997
increased by2%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Santa Rosa Beach, FL is 41% higher than the median rent in Crestview, FL.

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Terra Mar

93 Dune Lakes Cir, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,277–$2,740

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 8

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Seaview Apartments at Santa Rosa Beach

30 Mc Davis Loop, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,627–$4,288

Apartment for rent

Available May 26

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980 Mack Bayou Rd #14 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Santa Rosa Beach

980 Mack Bayou Rd #14, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

2 beds

2 baths

$1,650

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 22

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18h ago

House for rent in Santa Rosa Beach

396 Peachtree Circle

396 Peachtree Cir, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

2 beds

1 bath

$1,900

$1,700

Price drop

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Santa Rosa Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Santa Rosa Beach?

The average rent in Santa Rosa Beach is $2,811 per month as of July 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Santa Rosa Beach?

Average rent prices in Santa Rosa Beach have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.

How does Santa Rosa Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Santa Rosa Beach is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $861 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Santa Rosa Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Santa Rosa Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $112,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Santa Rosa Beach?

Santa Rosa Beach's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,300 monthly. Both apartment types experienced notable increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms rising 24.9% and two-bedrooms climbing 14.3%.

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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