What is the average apartment size in Destin?

The average size for a Destin, FL apartment is 945 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Destin?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Destin is $1,961 per month, a 1.52% decrease from last years average of $1,991.

What is the average apartment size in Destin?

The typical apartment in Destin offers about 945 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Destin, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Destin?

The typical rent budget in Destin ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 57% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Destin?

In Destin, 30% of households rent while 70% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 22, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Destin is $1,961, a 1.52% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,991.

One-bedroom apartments provide 751 square feet for $1,734, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,091 offer 1,088 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Destin, FL

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,961	945 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,734	751 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,091	1,088 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Destin, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Destin, FL have decreased by 1.52% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,991 to $1,961.

What's the typical rent budget in Destin, FL?

The largest share of rentals in Destin, FL (57%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Destin, FL?

1,873 or 30% of the households in Destin, FL are renter-occupied while 4,333 or 70% are owner-occupied.

How Destin Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Destin	$1,961
Jacksonville	$1,497
Miami	$2,734
Tampa	$2,013
Kissimmee	$1,809
Orlando	$1,788
Cape Coral	$1,689
Fort Myers	$1,714
Miami Beach	$3,403
St. Petersburg	$2,018
Port St. Lucie	$2,136
Panama City Beach	$1,671
Panama City, FL	$1,533
Pensacola, FL	$1,452
Fort Walton Beach, FL	$1,588
Milton, FL	$1,486
Callaway, FL	$1,439
Lynn Haven, FL	$1,557

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Destin apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.