Wright

Fort Walton Beach, FL

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Wright - Fort Walton Beach, FL

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Savor tranquil convenience in Okaloosa County

Suburban Coastal Convenient Affordable Peaceful Diverse

Located in the northern stretches of Fort Walton Beach, Wright is a suburban community in a convenient locale. Wright is proximate to numerous area employers, gorgeous Emerald Coast beaches, and countless everyday amenities.

Wright’s charming rental houses and apartments lie within easy commuting distance of Northwest Florida State College, the University of West Florida Fort Walton Beach campus, and Eglin Air Force Base. Residents enjoy the area’s natural beauty at nearby outdoor destinations like John Beasley Park and Henderson Beach State Park.

The community’s accessibility makes Wright a desirable home base for many, blending a quiet small-town atmosphere with close proximity to major beach towns and tourist destinations. Wright is also just over an hour’s drive away from Panama City Beach.

Rent Trends

As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Wright is $872 for a studio, $1,433 for one bedroom, $1,585 for two bedrooms, and $2,065 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Wright has decreased by -4.2% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 300 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $872/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 724 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,433/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,063 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,585/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,510 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,065/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

55

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

49

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Emerald Coast Science Center

Airports

  • Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach
  • Pensacola International

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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 September 2025.