Average Rent in Pensacola, FL
What is the average rent in Pensacola, FL?
The average listed apartment rent in Pensacola, FL is $2,189 per month, as of November 13, 2026. This sample includes 34 priced apartments in 3 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.
We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.
3 apartment buildings, 34 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.
Browse apartments in Pensacola, FLAvg Rent
$2,189/mo
median $1,986
market average
Cheapest
$900/mo
One Palafox Place Llc
Properties
3
tracked daily
Units
34
available now
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Average Rent by Property
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Pensacola, FL Rent Prices
All 3 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
One Palafox Place Llc
3 W Garden St Suite 210, Pensacola, FL 32502, USA
Vista 17 at Cervantes
1717 W Cervantes St, Pensacola, FL 32501, USA
Pensacola Furnished Apartments and Homes
1810 W Gadsden St, Pensacola, FL 32501, USA
Palmilla
51 S Coyle St, Pensacola, FL 32502, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | One Palafox Place Llc 3 W Garden St Suite 210, Pensacola, FL 32502, USA | $900 | $2,295 | $2.93/ft² | 4.4 (67) | 3 |
| 2 | Vista 17 at Cervantes 1717 W Cervantes St, Pensacola, FL 32501, USA | $1,169 | $1,169 | $1.16/ft² | 3 (26) | 1 |
| 3 | Pensacola Furnished Apartments and Homes 1810 W Gadsden St, Pensacola, FL 32501, USA | $1,650 as of Oct 26 | $2,008 | -- | 5 (2) | 12 |
| 4 | Palmilla 51 S Coyle St, Pensacola, FL 32502, USA | $1,698 | $2,212 | $2.27/ft² | 4.3 (82) | 30 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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One Palafox Place Llc
4.4 (67)3 W Garden St Suite 210, Pensacola, FL 32502, USA
Vista 17 at Cervantes
3 (26)1717 W Cervantes St, Pensacola, FL 32501, USA
Pensacola Furnished Apartments and Homes
5 (2)1810 W Gadsden St, Pensacola, FL 32501, USA
Palmilla
4.3 (82)51 S Coyle St, Pensacola, FL 32502, USA
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Pensacola, FL neighborhoods
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Pensacola, FL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average listed rent in Pensacola, FL is $2,189 per month, based on 34 units across 3 apartment communities. Prices range from $900 at One Palafox Place Llc to $4,984 at One Palafox Place Llc.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,698/mo | $1,698/mo | 1 |
| 1 Bed | $1,890/mo | $1,787/mo | 15 |
| 2 Bed | $2,428/mo | $1,169/mo | 13 |
| 3 Bed | $2,960/mo | $2,862/mo | 2 |
We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage.
Market Context
Who rents in Pensacola, FL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Pensacola, FL averages $1,890/mo , with two-bedroom units averaging $2,428/mo. At the local median household income of $72,699, that works out to 36% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Pensacola, FL at $1,209/mo. The current tracked market average runs 81% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Pensacola, FL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Pensacola, FL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$88,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,189/mo.
Comfortable income
$105,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($900/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Median household income in Pensacola, FL is $72,699 , about 31% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Pensacola, FL
Overall prices in Pensacola, FL runs below the national average by about 4% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 95.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Pensacola, FL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,189 |
| Utilities | $364 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $868 |
| Healthcare | $423 |
| Other goods and services | $677 |
| Estimated total | $5,042/mo |
Population
54,011
Median household income
$72,699
Census median rent
$1,209/mo
Census rent burden
29.5%
Median age
40.8
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Florida
How Pensacola, FL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Pensacola, FL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | $3,037 | +39% | 41 |
| Gainesville, FL | $1,439 | -34% | 40 |
| Tampa, FL | $2,675 | +22% | 28 |
| Boca Raton, FL | $2,794 | +28% | 24 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $1,806 | -17% | 24 |
| Orlando, FL | $2,083 | -5% | 24 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pensacola, FL?
The average listed apartment rent in Pensacola, FL is $2,189 per month, as of November 13, 2026. This sample includes 34 priced apartments in 3 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.
What is the median rent in Pensacola, FL?
The median asking rent in Pensacola, FL is $1,986 per month, computed from 34 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $2,189/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Pensacola, FL?
The lowest available rent in Pensacola, FL starts at $900 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Pensacola, FL?
1-bedroom apartments in Pensacola, FL average $1,890/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,787/mo across 15 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Pensacola, FL?
2-bedroom apartments in Pensacola, FL average $2,428/mo. Units start from $1,169/mo across 13 units currently listed.
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