What is the average apartment size in Ocean City?

The average size for a Ocean City, Okaloosa County, FL apartment is 760 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 Ocean City?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Ocean City is $1,537 per month, a 5.93% decrease from last year’s average of $1,634.

What is the average apartment size in Ocean City?

The typical apartment in Ocean City offers about 760 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Ocean City, Okaloosa County, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Ocean City?

The typical rent budget in Ocean City ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 61% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Ocean City?

In Ocean City, 43% of households rent while 57% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Ocean City is $1,537, a 5.93% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,634.

One-bedroom apartments provide 626 square feet for $1,485, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,572 offer 855 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Ocean City, Okaloosa County, FL

Last updated: November 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,537	760 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,485	626 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,572	855 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Ocean City, Okaloosa County, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Ocean City, Okaloosa County, FL have decreased by 5.93% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,634 to $1,537.

What's the typical rent budget in Ocean City, Okaloosa County, FL?

The largest share of rentals in Ocean City, Okaloosa County, FL (61%) 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 Ocean City, Okaloosa County, FL?

1,210 or 43% of the households in Ocean City, Okaloosa County, FL are renter-occupied while 1,605 or 57% are owner-occupied.

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How Ocean City Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Ocean City	$1,537
Miami	$2,721
Jacksonville	$1,495
Tampa	$2,009
Kissimmee	$1,821
Fort Myers	$1,758
Fort Lauderdale	$2,727
Orlando	$1,802
Cape Coral	$1,705
St. Petersburg	$2,028
Clearwater	$1,808
Ensley	$1,615
Ferry Pass	$1,553
Bellview	$1,545
West Pensacola	$1,219
Midway	$1,786
Navarre	$1,768
Wright	$1,677
Brent	$1,475
Laguna Beach	$2,037
Pace	$1,914

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 Ocean City 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.