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Santa Rosa Beach, FL Area Guide

A classic beach town that appeals to all

Historic Beach Coastal Shopping Dining Tourism Family-Friendly

Santa Rosa Beach is a classic beach town and a premier destination for family-friendly vacations. Appealing to full-time residents and vacationers alike, Santa Rosa offers boutique shopping, local restaurants, beautiful landscapes, and outdoor recreational opportunities. With a great outdoor patio, try Great Southern Café for classic southern fare with a modern twist. Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico since 1987, Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant has gorgeous beach views, serving top-notch seafood classics.

Residents enjoy golfing at the Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club, hiking and biking through the nature trails of Point Washington State Forest, and enjoying some beach time at Grayton Beach State Park. Spreading over 2,000 acres, you can swim in the ocean, put your boat in on the ramp, hike or bike on the trails, and camp at designated sites. Find your perfect apartment for rent in Santa Rosa Beach to enjoy this classic beach town with irreplaceable amenities, charm, and waterfront views.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Santa Rosa Beach, FL is $1,476 for a studio, $1,637 for one bedroom, $2,046 for two bedrooms, and $2,405 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Santa Rosa Beach has decreased by -4.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,637/month
767 Sq Ft
House
$4,523/month
2,093 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,057/month
733 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,256/month
1,653 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Santa Rosa Beach, FL is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

25 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

41 / 100

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.

Schools

Bay Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

Seaside Neighborhood School

Public

Grades K-12

Seaside Neighborhood School

Public

Grades K-12

Emerald Coast Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

South Walton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Seaside Neighborhood School

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Camp Helen State Park
  • Grayton Beach State Park
  • Eden Gardens State Park
  • Point Washington State Forest
  • Deer Lake State Park

Airports

  • Northwest Florida Beaches International
  • Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton 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.