What is the average apartment size in Pensacola?

The average size for a Pensacola, FL apartment is 886 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 Pensacola?

As of Mar / 2026, the average rent in Pensacola is $1,452 per month, a 0.22% increase from last years average of $1,449.

What is the average apartment size in Pensacola?

The typical apartment in Pensacola offers about 886 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Pensacola, FL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Pensacola ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 74% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Pensacola?

In Pensacola, 37% of households rent while 63% 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 Pensacola is $1,452, a 0.22% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,449.

One-bedroom apartments provide 710 square feet for $1,317, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,526 offer 1,012 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,416 sq ft) for $2,063, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Pensacola, FL

Last updated: April 22, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,452	886 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,317	710 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,526	1,012 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,063	1,416 sq. ft.

Pensacola, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Pensacola, FL have increased by 0.22% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,449 to $1,452.

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

The largest share of rentals in Pensacola, FL (74%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Pensacola, FL?

9,120 or 37% of the households in Pensacola, FL are renter-occupied while 15,859 or 63% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Pensacola, FL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Downtown Pensacola	$2,244
East Pensacola Heights	$1,264

Pensacola | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Pensacola is 78% higher than in East Pensacola Heights

$2,244

Downtown Pensacola rent is 55% higher than Pensacola average

Average Rent $2,244

$1,264

East Pensacola Heights rent is 13% lower than Pensacola average

Average Rent $1,264

How Pensacola Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Pensacola	$1,452
Jacksonville	$1,497
Miami	$2,734
Tampa	$2,013
Kissimmee	$1,809
Orlando	$1,788
Fort Myers	$1,714
Cape Coral	$1,689
Miami Beach	$3,403
St. Petersburg	$2,018
Port St. Lucie	$2,136
Mobile, AL	$1,175
Foley, AL	$1,510
Fort Walton Beach, FL	$1,588
Gulf Shores, AL	$1,417
Daphne, AL	$1,388
Milton, FL	$1,486
Destin, FL	$1,961
Fairhope, AL	$1,495
Orange Beach, AL	$1,717
Spanish Fort, AL	$1,577

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 Pensacola 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.