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Rental Market Trends in Destin, FL

What is the average rent in Destin, FL?

$1,684/month

Average Rent

762 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-6.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Destin, FL is $1,684 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Destin rent prices are 3% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Destin, you can expect to pay about $1,567 per month for a studio, $1,684 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,166 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,632 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,567/month
531 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,684/month
762 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,166/month
1,119 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,632/month
1,384 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,098/month
1,778 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,862/month
2,639 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,110/month
1,044 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,312/month
2,057 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,541/month
1,609 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Destin, FL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 6.5%, which averages out to $109 less 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 April 2026
$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
83% $1,501 - $2,000/month
17% 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
$1,668/month
763 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Destin?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Gulf Terrace
$1,668/month
763 Sq Ft

Which Destin neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Gulf Terrace
$1,668/month
763 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 $1,684, you’ll want to make about $5,613 per month or $67,356 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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Destin, FL

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Apartment Averages

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Destin, FL

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$1,834 - $3,174 Total Monthly Price

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Sea Glass

Sea Glass

4320 Commons Dr W,
Destin, FL 32541

$1,469 - $7,112 Total Monthly Price

Studio - 3 Beds

The Charles Florida

The Charles Florida

160 S Mattie M Kelly Blvd,
Destin, FL 32541

$1,646 - $4,030 Total Monthly Price

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The Preserve at Henderson Beach

The Preserve at Henderson Beach

4131 W Commons Dr,
Destin, FL 32541

$1,371 - $5,391

Studio - 2 Beds

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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.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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