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Saint Augustine, FL

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More than just a beach town, Saint Augustine overflows with history and culture.

History Beach Military Nightlife

Welcome to St. Augustine, America's oldest continuously inhabited European settlement and a coastal Florida treasure. Located along the northeastern coast, this historic city seamlessly combines Spanish colonial architecture with Atlantic beaches and contemporary living. Current rental trends show average apartment rates of $1,538, with a slight decrease of 1.37% over the past year, making coastal living here increasingly accessible.

The Ancient City, as locals know it, offers diverse housing options from downtown apartments to waterfront communities near Anastasia Island. At the city's center stands the Castillo de San Marcos, while the historic district's brick-lined St. George Street houses local shops and restaurants. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy Anastasia State Park and the Atlantic beaches along A1A. Flagler College, housed in the former Hotel Ponce de Leon, brings energy to the downtown area. Residential areas include Davis Shores with its waterfront views and Lincolnville, featuring preserved Victorian architecture. The Plaza de la Constitución, a gathering space since the 1500s, anchors the walkable downtown, where Spanish colonial influence shapes the streetscape.

Explore the City

The Castillo de San Marcos opened in 1695

The oldest house in Florida, the Gonzalez-Alvarez House, was built in 1723

The Bridge of Lions, the South's most beautiful bridge, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Aviles Street is the oldest street in America

A view of Castillo de San Marcos, a Historic National Monument, from the water

Explore Victorian artifacts at the Lightner Museum

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Saint Augustine, FL is $1,216 for a studio, $1,529 for one bedroom, $1,843 for two bedrooms, and $2,099 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Augustine has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,529/month
710 Sq Ft
House
$2,867/month
1,974 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,770/month
1,191 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,325/month
1,513 Sq Ft
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Transportation

37

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

51

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Blind Elementary School (Fsdb)

Public

Grades PK-5

64 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
  • St. Augustine Alligator Farm
  • St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum
  • Anastasia State Park
  • Fort Mose Historic State Park

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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 November 2025.