Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
24%
Daytona Beach
Daytona Beach, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,298
Population
89,272
Renter Mix
52% Rent
There's more to Daytona Beach than surf and sand
Oceanfront Living
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Fun-Filled
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If you're ready to sink your toes into the sand and claim your spot beneath a palm tree to watch the waves roll in, it's time to find your apartment in Daytona Beach! Located on Central Florida's east coast, Daytona Beach is famous for many reasons: cars cruising over hard-packed sand, NASCAR's Daytona 500, and the iconic Daytona Beach Boardwalk. Daytona Beach is about an hour northeast of Orlando -- just take I-4.
Daytona Beach is a dynamic, fun-filled city known for its year-round festivals and events, including Bike Week, Biketoberfest, and the Daytona Blues Festival. The city is also home to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the Daytona Beach International Airport, the Volusia Mall, and (of course) the Daytona International Speedway.
Daytona Beach was founded in 1870 and is home to several historic districts. The art deco Daytona Beach Band Shell, built in 1936, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also a terrific place to enjoy an open-air concert. It is located along the boardwalk with other fantastic landmarks, including the Daytona Beach Clock Tower.
Explore the City
Central Daytona Beach is know for it's eclectic array of shops, art, dining and entertainment.
Daytona Beach Boat Club, in Halifax Marina, is off South Beach St and Basin St.
A person bikes on a sandy beach.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,268
Average: $60,951
Education
21,745
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
38,825
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Daytona Beach has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
52%
Non-Renters
48%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Daytona Beach, FL is $1,098 for a studio, $1,293 for one bedroom, $1,574 for two bedrooms, and $2,073 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Daytona Beach has decreased by -4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,293/month
709 Sq Ft
House
$2,202/month
1,447 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,079/month
912 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,922/month
1,203 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Daytona Beach, FL is 0.9% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Daytona Beach is 6.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,099 - $2,115. You can expect to pay 3.6% more for groceries, 1.1% less for utilities, and 6.4% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Daytona Beach, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
R. J. Longstreet Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
359 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
636 Students
Palm Terrace Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
592 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
584 Students
Turie T. Small Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
383 Students
David C Hinson Sr Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
950 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
855 Students
Public
Grades PK & 6-12
115 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
9 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,654 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,855 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
540 Students
Public
Grades PK & 6-12
115 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
9 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Museum of Arts and Sciences
- Tiger Bay State Forest
- Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Daytona Beach International
- Orlando Sanford International
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Property Management Companies in Daytona Beach, FL
Greystar
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3,495
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961,256
Units
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891
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6 Communities in Daytona Beach
ZRS Management
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364
Communities
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108,800
Units
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141
Cities
5 Communities in Daytona Beach
ConcordRENTS
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57
Communities
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9,284
Units
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30
Cities
4 Communities in Daytona Beach
RAM Partners
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296
Communities
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78,616
Units
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170
Cities
3 Communities in Daytona Beach
Elandis
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15
Communities
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3,534
Units
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6
Cities
3 Communities in Daytona Beach
RPM
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654
Communities
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180,071
Units
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260
Cities
2 Communities in Daytona Beach
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.