Last updated on October 30, 2026

Average rent in
Stuart, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Stuart, FL rent slipped 3.9% year over year, with a current median of $2,500/month. Renters today are paying $100 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.

  • Stuart runs 31.6% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among smaller Florida metros with 238 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    In Stuart, 1-bedrooms rent for $1,795/month, 2-bedrooms around $2,449/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,847/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,300/month. The bedroom mix is weighted toward 2-bed units, which make up 58% of rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in Stuart

$2,500/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Stuart is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$1.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Stuart

238

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Stuart 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 Stuart, FL

Average rent prices in Stuart have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Stuart, FL

Rent prices in Stuart vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Stuart is $2,100, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Stuart run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,152.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,795

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$2,449

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$2,847

No Change

3%

4 bedroom

$4,300

2%

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,449

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,847

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

1%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Stuart, 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 Stuart, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Stuart and Fort Pierce by all bedroom counts and property types.

Stuart

Median rent price$2,500
increased by32%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,150
increased by13%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Stuart, FL is 16% higher than the median rent in Fort Pierce, FL.

Discover rentals in Stuart, FL

2929 Se Ocean Blvd #103-8 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Stuart

ResidentialLease, Stuart, FL

2929 Se Ocean Blvd #103-8, Stuart, FL 34996

2 beds

2 baths

$1,550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2929 Se Ocean Blvd #130-6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Stuart

ResidentialLease, Stuart, FL

2929 Se Ocean Blvd #130-6, Stuart, FL 34996

2 beds

2 baths

$1,550

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2799 Sw Monarch Trl - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Stuart

Residential Lease, Stuart, FL

2799 Sw Monarch Trl, Stuart, FL 34997

2 beds

2 baths

$1,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3362 Se Jefferson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Stuart

Residential Lease, Stuart, FL

3362 Se Jefferson St, Stuart, FL 34997

2 beds

1 bath

$1,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Stuart, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Stuart rental market.

How much is rent in Stuart?

The average rent in Stuart is $2,500 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Stuart?

Average rent prices in Stuart have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Stuart rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Stuart is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Stuart?

To comfortably afford rent in Stuart, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Stuart?

May offers the lowest rents in Stuart, running about 9.5% below February prices, which see the highest rents of the year. Timing your search for May could save you money compared to winter months.

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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