Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
St. James City, FL

Median rent

Median rent in St James City

$2,697/mo

increased by23%

vs previous year

The average rent in St James City is $2,697 per month as of August 2026. This is 41% above the national average rent, or $787 more per month.

$1.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in St James City

18

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 23% 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 $2,137, whereas a house costs $4,775. 1-bedroom apartments in St James City run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,650.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,425

1%

121%

2 bedroom

$3,500

6%

9%

3 bedroom

$6,010

No Change

141%

4 bedroom

$7,705

No Change

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

121%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,010

Last year

141%

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$2,697
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,950
increased by159%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in St James City, FL is 46% lower than the median rent in Boca Grande, FL.

Discover rentals in St. James City, FL

5478 Thomas St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Pine Island Center apartment for rent in St. James City

ResidentialLease, Bokeelia, FL

5478 Thomas St, St. James City, FL 33922

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

Apartment for rent

5443 Avenue E - Photo 1 of 1

14h ago

Pine Island Center apartment for rent in St. James City

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in St James City

ResidentialLease, St James City, FL

4944 Porky Ln, St James City, FL 33956

2 beds

2 baths

$1,599

Apartment for rent

7150 Cobiac Dr - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in St James City

ResidentialLease, St James City, FL

7150 Cobiac Dr, St James City, FL 33956

2 beds

2 baths

$1,850

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 $2,697 per month as of August 29, 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 23% since last year.

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

Rent in St James City is 41% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $787 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 $108,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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