Last updated on July 20, 2026

Average rent in
St. James City, FL

Median rent

Median rent in St James City

$3,500/mo

increased by46%

vs previous year

The average rent in St James City is $3,500 per month as of July 2026. This is 80% above the national average rent, or $1,555 more per month.

$2.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in St James City

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of St James City rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in St. James City, FL

Average rent prices in St James City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 46% 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 St. James City, FL

Rent prices in St James City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in St James City is $2,400, whereas a house costs $3,350. 1-bedroom apartments in St James City run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,500

1%

-

2 bedroom

$1,995

9%

26%

3 bedroom

$4,500

8%

158%

4 bedroom

$7,705

No Change

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$4,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

158%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,705

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

Compare median rent prices in St James City and Boca Grande by all bedroom counts and property types.

St James City

Median rent price$3,500
increased by80%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,900
increased by152%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in St James City, FL is 29% lower than the median rent in Boca Grande, FL.

Discover rentals in St. James City, FL

4944 Porky Ln - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted
New construction

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in St James City

MANUFACTURED - Other - St James City, FL

4944 Porky Ln, St James City, FL 33956

2 beds

2 baths

$1,600

Apartment for rent

5490 Thomas St #5490 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pine Island Center apartment for rent in St. James City

$1900 - 2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom Apartment In Bokeelia

5490 Thomas St #5490, St. James City, FL 33922

2 beds

2 baths

$1,750

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

7150 Cobiac Dr - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in St James City

MANUFACTURED - Other - St James City, FL

7150 Cobiac Dr, St James City, FL 33956

2 beds

2 baths

$1,850

Apartment for rent

4807 Flamingo Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in St. James City

MANUFACTURED - Other - St James City, FL

4807 Flamingo Dr, St. James City, FL 33956

3 beds

2 baths

$3,500

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for St. James City, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the St James City rental market.

How much is rent in St James City?

The average rent in St James City is $3,500 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in St James City?

Average rent prices in St James City have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 46% since last year.

How does St James City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in St James City is 80% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,555 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in St James City?

To comfortably afford rent in St James City, you'd need to earn approximately $140,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in St James City?

Based on our current listings data, one-bedroom apartments in St. James City average around $1,400/month across both main neighborhoods. Two-bedroom pricing data isn't available in our current market overview.

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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