What is the average apartment size in Downtown Pensacola, Pensacola, FL?

The average size for a Downtown Pensacola, Pensacola, FL apartment is 902 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 Downtown Pensacola?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Downtown Pensacola is $2,169 per month, a 11.19% decrease from last year’s average of $2,442.

What is the average apartment size in Downtown Pensacola?

The typical apartment in Downtown Pensacola offers about 902 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Downtown Pensacola, Pensacola, FL Rental Market Trends

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

The typical rent budget in Downtown Pensacola ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Downtown Pensacola?

In Downtown Pensacola, 46% of households rent while 54% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 21, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Pensacola is $2,169, a 11.19% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,442.

One-bedroom apartments provide 706 square feet for $1,984, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $2,376 offer 1,085 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,428 sq ft) for $2,650, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Downtown Pensacola, Pensacola, FL

Last updated: November 21, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,169	902 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,984	706 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$2,376	1,085 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,650	1,428 sq. ft.

Downtown Pensacola, Pensacola, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Downtown Pensacola, Pensacola, FL have decreased by 11.19% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,442 to $2,169.

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

The largest share of rentals in Downtown Pensacola, Pensacola, FL (53%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Downtown Pensacola, Pensacola, FL?

522 or 46% of the households in Downtown Pensacola, Pensacola, FL are renter-occupied while 625 or 54% are owner-occupied.

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Average Rent in Pensacola, FL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Downtown Pensacola	$2,169
East Pensacola Heights	$1,311

Pensacola | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Downtown Pensacola is 65% higher than in East Pensacola Heights

$2,169

Downtown Pensacola rent is the same as Pensacola average

Average Rent $2,169

$1,311

East Pensacola Heights rent is 40% lower than Pensacola average

Average Rent $1,311

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 Downtown 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.