Last updated on October 23, 2026

Average rent in
Surfside, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Surfside, FL rent climbed 17.5% year over year, with a current median of $4,700/month. This reflects a notable increase compared to last year without additional month-over-month context included here.

  • Vs. national rents

    Surfside rents are 147.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. This positions Surfside as a higher-cost market relative to the national median for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Surfside rent for $1,712/month, 1-bedrooms for $2,675/month, and 2-bedrooms for $4,700/month, with 3-bedrooms at $8,500/month and 4+ bedrooms at $13,000/month. These figures illustrate the broad range of rents by bedroom count in the city.

Median rent

Median rent in Surfside

$4,700/mo

increased by18%

vs previous year

The average rent in Surfside is $4,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 147% above the national average rent, or $2,800 more per month.

$3.26

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Surfside

107

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Surfside rentals at each price point

35%26%18%9%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Surfside, FL

Average rent prices in Surfside have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 Surfside, FL

Rent prices in Surfside vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Surfside is $2,950, whereas a house costs $6,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Surfside run $2,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,950.

Listings

Studio

$1,712

6%

5%

1 bedroom

$2,675

2%

7%

2 bedroom

$4,700

No Change

4%

3 bedroom

$8,500

6%

13%

4 bedroom

$13,000

37%

28%

Studio

Average rent

$1,712

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,675

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,700

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$8,500

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$13,000

Last 30 days

37%

Last year

28%

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

Compare median rent prices in Surfside and Bal Harbour by all bedroom counts and property types.

Surfside

Median rent price$4,700
increased by147%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$6,500
increased by242%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Surfside, FL is 28% lower than the median rent in Bal Harbour, FL.

Discover rentals in Surfside, FL

9056 Collins Ave #25 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Altos Del Mar apartment for rent in Surfside

Studio

1 bath

$1,595

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
9064 Collins Ave #11 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Altos Del Mar apartment for rent in Surfside

1 bed

1 bath

$1,795

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
9800 East Bay Harbor Drive - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

9

Excellent

9800 East Bay Harbor Drive

9770-9850 9770-9850 E Bay Harbor Drive/1050 98th St, Surfside, FL 33154

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,800–$2,395

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.
9248 Collins Ave #205 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Altos Del Mar condo for rent in Surfside

9248 Collins Ave #205, Surfside, FL 33154

1 bed

1 bath

$1,875

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 Surfside, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Surfside rental market.

How much is rent in Surfside?

The average rent in Surfside is $4,700 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Surfside?

Average rent prices in Surfside have decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.

How does Surfside rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Surfside is 147% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,800 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Surfside?

To comfortably afford rent in Surfside, you'd need to earn approximately $188,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December is the best time to apartment hunt in Surfside, offering both the lowest seasonal rents and the least competition from other renters. February sees the highest rents, running approximately 16% higher than December prices.

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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