Last updated on August 22, 2026

Average rent in
Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Santa Rosa Beach, FL rent rose 9.6% year over year, with a current median of $2,740/month. Renters today are paying $439 more per month on average than last year, continuing a climb after a recent trough in early 2026.

  • Santa Rosa Beach is 42.3% more expensive than the $1,925/month national median. This places it among pricier coastal markets with a limited supply of total rentals at 97 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $3,918/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,744/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,045/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,700/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,800/month in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. The range reflects the diversity of unit sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in Santa Rosa Beach

$2,740/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Santa Rosa Beach is $2,740 per month as of August 2026. This is 42% above the national average rent, or $815 more per month.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Santa Rosa Beach

97

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Santa Rosa Beach rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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 $2,016, whereas a house costs $3,050. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Rosa Beach run $1,713 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,775.

Listings

Studio

$3,917

1%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,743

2%

25%

2 bedroom

$2,045

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,700

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$3,800

9%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$3,917

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,743

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

25%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,045

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

9%

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$2,740
increased by42%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,950
increased by1%

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.

Discover rentals in Santa Rosa Beach, FL

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Terra Mar

93 Dune Lakes Cir, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,327–$2,505

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Apartment for rent

Available Aug 22

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4d ago

House for rent in Santa Rosa Beach

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396 Peachtree Cir, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

House for rent

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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

$1,571–$2,703

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available May 26

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108 Don Bishop Rd #6-4 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Santa Rosa Beach

108 Don Bishop Rd #6-4, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

2 beds

2 baths

$1,750

Apartment 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 $2,740 per month as of August 22, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Santa Rosa Beach?

Average rent prices in Santa Rosa Beach have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

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

Rent in Santa Rosa Beach is 42% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $815 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 $110,000/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?

November offers the best rental deals in Santa Rosa Beach, with rents running approximately 16% lower than February's peak pricing. This seasonal swing creates clear savings opportunities for renters who can time their apartment search for late fall.

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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