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Stuart, FL Area Guide

You won't need a treasure map to find this jewel of a city

Coastal Beach Riverfront Ocean Tropical

Adjacent to Jupiter Island and southeast of Port St. Lucie, Stuart is one of the Treasure Coast's favorite cities. Stuart is surrounded by water, flanked by the St. Lucie River and near the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean. Stuart is the "Sailfish Capital of the World," and a fountain of a sailfish welcomes you to the historic downtown, a pedestrian-friendly shopping and dining district. In 2016, Stuart was named the "Happiest Seaside Town" by Coastal Living magazine.

If you are moving to Stuart, you'll enjoy a laid-back lifestyle that involves flip-flops and sunglasses, sandy toes and a daily dose of sunscreen. When you're not beachcombing, surfing, swimming, boating, or fishing, head to Riverwalk (the boardwalk along the St. Lucie River), where community events are often held such as the Rock'n Riverwalk and the Dancin' in the Street festival. Also, be sure to stop by the Stuart Heritage Museum, contained in a feed store built in 1901 and featuring more than 10,000 artifacts dating back to the 1880s.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Stuart, FL is $1,647 for a studio, $1,816 for one bedroom, $2,037 for two bedrooms, and $2,458 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Stuart has increased by 1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,816/month
723 Sq Ft
House
$5,238/month
1,724 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,653/month
1,149 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,405/month
1,520 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

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

Car-Dependent

47 / 100

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

Bikeable

53 / 100

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

Schools

Stuart Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Murray Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

Willoughby Learning Center

Public

Grades PK-12

Martin County High School

Public

Grades 9-12

South Fork High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Willoughby Learning Center

Public

Grades PK-12

Ese Homebound

Public

Grades K-5 & 9-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center
  • Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast
  • Seabranch Preserve State Park
  • St. Lucie Inlet Preserve 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 February 2026.