The Bowline
647 Goldsby Rd,
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
1-3 Beds | $1,573 - $2,990
Rental Market Trends in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Santa Rosa Beach, FL is $1,626/month.
Rent in Santa Rosa Beach is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,626/month
Average Rent
768 Sq Ft
Average Size
-4.7%
Change / Year
593
Available Apartments
Santa Rosa Beach rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Santa Rosa Beach average $1,487 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Santa Rosa Beach average $1,626 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Santa Rosa Beach average $2,047 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Santa Rosa Beach average $2,468 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Santa Rosa Beach, FL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 4.7%, which averages out to $76 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
0%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
47%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
53%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Santa Rosa Beach, FL?
Because the average rent in Santa Rosa Beach is $1,626, you’ll want to make about $5,420 per month or $65,040 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.
How does Santa Rosa Beach, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Santa Rosa Beach, FL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
View the Santa Rosa Beach Area GuideCompare Rent Trends Nearby
Get a clearer picture of the area by viewing rent trends in nearby cities.
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Inlet Beach
Avg Rent: $1,727/month
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Freeport
Avg Rent: $1,550/month
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Rosemary Beach
Avg Rent: $1,912/month
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Miramar Beach
Avg Rent: $2,186/month
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Destin
Avg Rent: $1,724/month
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Panama City Beach
Avg Rent: $1,491/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Santa Rosa Beach?
The average rent in Santa Rosa Beach is $1,626 per month, which is 2.3% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Santa Rosa Beach?
The average rent for a house in Santa Rosa Beach, FL is $3,744 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Santa Rosa Beach?
The average rent for a condo in Santa Rosa Beach, FL is $2,225 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Santa Rosa Beach?
Rents in Santa Rosa Beach, FL are decreasing, with prices down 4.7% year-over-year and $76 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Santa Rosa Beach?
In Santa Rosa Beach, FL, 53% of apartments fall above $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 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.