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Rental Market Trends in Destin, FL

What is the average rent in Destin, FL?

$1,841/month

Average Rent

762 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.5%

Increase in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Destin, FL is $1,841 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Destin rent prices are 13% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Destin, you can expect to pay about $1,536 per month for a studio, $1,841 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,192 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,639 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,536/month
531 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,841/month
762 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,192/month
1,119 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,639/month
1,384 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,286/month
1,731 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,357/month
2,234 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,333/month
1,044 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,760/month
1,770 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,014/month
1,191 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Destin, FL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $10 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Destin, FL
Last Updated June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Destin, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
50% $1,501 - $2,000/month
50% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Destin?

Based on current rent prices, Gulf Terrace is the most affordable neighborhood in Destin.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Gulf Terrace
$2,168/month
768 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Destin?

Based on current rent prices, Gulf Terrace is the most expensive neighborhood in Destin.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Gulf Terrace
$2,168/month
768 Sq Ft

Which Destin neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Destin with the most apartments available is Gulf Terrace .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Gulf Terrace
$2,168/month
768 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Destin, FL?

Because the average rent in Destin is $1,841, you’ll want to make about $6,136 per month or $73,632 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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The Preserve at Henderson Beach

The Preserve at Henderson Beach

4131 W Commons Dr,
Destin, FL 32541

Studio - 2 Beds | $1,452 - $3,048

Sea Glass

Sea Glass

4320 Commons Dr W,
Destin, FL 32541

Studio - 3 Beds | $1,469 - $7,112

The Charles Florida

The Charles Florida

160 S Mattie M Kelly Blvd,
Destin, FL 32541

1-3 Beds | $2,276 - $3,221

Legacy on the Bay

Legacy on the Bay

251 Vinings Way Blvd,
Destin, FL 32541

1-4 Beds | $1,702 - $4,046

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† 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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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