Last updated on June 5, 2026

Average rent in
St. James City, FL

Median rent

Median rent in St James City

$3,000/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in St James City is $3,000 per month as of May 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,050 more per month.

$2.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in St James City

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of St James City rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in St. James City, FL, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in St. James City, FL

Average rent prices in St James City have decreased by 40% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,600, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in St James City run $1,375 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,375

1%

12%

2 bedroom

$1,950

38%

3%

3 bedroom

$5,500

2%

100%

4 bedroom

$6,000

No Change

157%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

12%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

38%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,500

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

100%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,000

Last year

157%

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$3,000
increased by54%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,900
increased by151%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in St James City, FL is 39% lower than the median rent in Boca Grande, FL.

Discover rentals in St. James City, FL

5675 Pine Island Rd Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pine Island Center house for rent in St. James City

MANUFACTURED - Ranch - Bokeelia, FL

5675 Pine Island Rd Nw, St. James City, FL 33922

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,300

House for rent

5480 Avenue B #5480 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Pine Island Center apartment for rent in St. James City

Spacious apartment on a quite, dead-end street

5480 Avenue B #5480, St. James City, FL 33922

2 beds

2 baths

$1,600

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

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

2d 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

$1,900

Apartment for rent

Available Apr 1

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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 $3,000 per month as of May 30, 2026.

Is rent up or down in St James City?

Average rent prices in St James City have decreased by 40% over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

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

Rent in St James City is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,050 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 $120,000/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?

One-bedroom apartments in St. James City rent for around $1,400 per month across both primary neighborhoods. Two-bedroom apartments make up 67% of the rental market, though specific pricing data for this bedroom type is not currently available.

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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