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Rental Market Trends in Destin, FL

What is the average rent in Destin, FL?

$1,728/month

Average Rent

762 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+2.9%

Increase in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Destin, FL is $1,728 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,631/month, which means Destin rent prices are 6% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Destin, you can expect to pay about $1,526 per month for a studio, $1,728 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,012 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,610 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,526/month
531 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,728/month
762 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,012/month
1,119 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,610/month
1,384 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,373/month
1,295 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,050/month
1,614 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$5,620/month
2,710 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,974/month
695 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,318/month
1,149 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,361/month
1,630 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,341/month
1,419 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,654/month
1,724 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Destin, FL?

In the past year, rent has increased by 2.9%, which averages out to $51 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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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
$1,805/month
782 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
$1,805/month
782 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
$1,805/month
782 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 $1,728, you’ll want to make about $5,760 per month or $69,120 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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4320 Commons Dr W,
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$1,469 - $7,112

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The Charles Florida

The Charles Florida

160 S Mattie M Kelly Blvd,
Destin, FL 32541

$1,588 - $4,020

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Legacy on the Bay

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251 Vinings Way Blvd,
Destin, FL 32541

$1,493 - $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 November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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