Port Saint Lucie

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Port Saint Lucie, FL

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Port Saint Lucie -- Florida's hidden hotspot.

Beaches Coastal Lifestyle Sports Tropical Riverfront

Welcome to Port St. Lucie, a growing coastal community along the St. Lucie River. Located between Orlando and Miami, this Florida city offers diverse housing options throughout neighborhoods like Tradition and St. Lucie West. The Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens and extensive park system provide residents with outdoor recreation opportunities, while sports enthusiasts can enjoy PGA Village's golf complex and Clover Park, where the New York Mets hold their spring training. Current rental data shows one-bedroom apartments renting for $1,823, with two-bedroom rentals at $2,112 monthly.

Positioned 125 miles southeast of Orlando and 113 miles north of Miami, Port St. Lucie serves as a convenient base for exploring Florida's attractions. The community gathering place of Tradition Square hosts regular events throughout the year. The North Fork of the St. Lucie River offers waterfront activities, while the city's location provides easy access to beaches and parks. Port St. Lucie carries historical significance as one of the oldest European place names still used in the United States, dating back to a 1566 settlement near Jupiter Inlet.

Rent Trends

As of February 2026, the average apartment rent in Port Saint Lucie, FL is $1,714 for a studio, $1,783 for one bedroom, $2,049 for two bedrooms, and $2,414 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Port Saint Lucie has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,783/month
776 Sq Ft
House
$3,132/month
1,874 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,033/month
1,067 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,605/month
1,577 Sq Ft
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Transportation

36

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Oxbow Eco-Center
  • Savannas Preserve State Park
  • Savannas Recreation Area
  • Heathcote Botanical Gardens

Commuter Rail

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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.