Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 24, 2026
Average rent in
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 24, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Santa Rosa Beach, FL rent slipped 8.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,750/month. Renters today are paying $281 less per month on average than last year, despite a 2.7% increase month over month as the market recovers from its peak last year.
Compared to national trends
Santa Rosa Beach runs roughly 1.4× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier Florida coastal markets. The total rental inventory is limited at 100 units, consistent with a smaller market.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Santa Rosa Beach command a median of $4,500/month, 1-bedrooms sit at $1,698/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,175/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,648/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,700/month. The range shows the variety of rental prices by bedroom size.
Neighborhood spotlight
Studio rents in Santa Rosa Beach climbed 221.4% year over year, a stark contrast to the overall market decline. This surge in studios stands out against the citywide median rent slipping 8.3%.
Median rent
Median rent in Santa Rosa Beach
$2,750/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Santa Rosa Beach is $2,750 per month as of May 2026. This is 41% above the national average rent, or $800 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Santa Rosa Beach
100
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Santa Rosa Beach rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Average rent prices in Santa Rosa Beach have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $2,150, whereas a house costs $3,075. 1-bedroom apartments in Santa Rosa Beach run $1,670 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,935.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $4,500 |  10% | 437% | |
1 bedroom | $1,698 | 1% | 15% | |
2 bedroom | $2,175 | 3% | No Change | |
3 bedroom | $2,647 | 5% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $3,700 | 2% | 5% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,150 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,000 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,075 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
437%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,698
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
15%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,647
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,700
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
Apartments
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$3,075
Last 30 days
2%
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
41%higher than the national median
1%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Santa Rosa Beach, FL is 43% higher than the median rent in Crestview, FL.
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4%$2,250
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3%$2,200
19%Discover rentals in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Rosa Beach
66 Arbor Ln, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,200
House for rent
Available May 19
1d ago
Verified
30 Mc Davis Loop, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,578–$2,505
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 24
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Santa Rosa Beach
980 Mack Bayou Rd #8, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
2 beds
2 baths
$1,600
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 16
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Rosa Beach
73 Veterans Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Studio
0 baths
$28,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Santa Rosa Beach
321 Serenoa Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Studio
0 baths
$21,000
Condo for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Santa Rosa Beach
21 S Anchors Lake Dr #NA, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
5 beds
5 baths
$10,500
House for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Rosa Beach
21 S Anchors Lake Dr, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
5 beds
5 baths
$10,500
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
30 Mc Davis Loop, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,578–$2,505
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 24
1d ago
Verified
77 Exuma Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,617–$5,485
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
25 Choctawhatchee Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,195–$2,653
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
30 Mc Davis Loop, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,578–$2,505
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 24
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,383
Condo for rent
1d ago
Verified
77 Exuma Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,617–$5,485
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
30 Mc Davis Loop, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,578–$2,505
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available May 24
1d ago
Verified
77 Exuma Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,617–$5,485
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Santa Rosa Beach
3 beds
2 baths
$2,450
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 $2,750 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Santa Rosa Beach?
Average rent prices in Santa Rosa Beach have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Santa Rosa Beach rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Santa Rosa Beach is 41% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $800 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?
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).