Average Rent in Pensacola, FL
4 apartment buildings, 87 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,279/mo
market average
Cheapest
$803/mo
Vista 17 at Cervantes
Properties
4
tracked daily
Units
87
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Pensacola, FL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Pensacola, FL Rent Prices
All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Vista 17 at Cervantes
1717 W Cervantes St, Pensacola, FL 32501, USA
Pensacola Bay Realty
504 W Intendencia St, Pensacola, FL 32502, 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 | Vista 17 at Cervantes 1717 W Cervantes St, Pensacola, FL 32501, USA | $803 | $1,011 | $1.01 | 3 (26) | 63 |
| 2 | Pensacola Bay Realty 504 W Intendencia St, Pensacola, FL 32502, USA | $950 | $1,455 | $1.18 | 4.3 (105) | 4 |
| 3 | Pensacola Furnished Apartments and Homes 1810 W Gadsden St, Pensacola, FL 32501, USA | $1,550 | $1,885 | $1.75 | 5 (2) | 7 |
| 4 | Palmilla 51 S Coyle St, Pensacola, FL 32502, USA | $1,817 | $2,199 | $2.46 | 4.3 (82) | 13 |
Explore Each Property
Vista 17 at Cervantes
3 (26)1717 W Cervantes St, Pensacola, FL 32501, USA
Pensacola Bay Realty
4.3 (105)504 W Intendencia St, Pensacola, FL 32502, 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
Pensacola, FL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Pensacola, FL is $1,279 per month, based on 87 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $803 at Vista 17 at Cervantes to $1,817 at Palmilla.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,594/mo | $950/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $1,830/mo | $1,550/mo | 10 |
| 2 Bed | $1,071/mo | $803/mo | 67 |
| 3 Bed | $2,351/mo | $1,700/mo | 7 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Pensacola, FL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Pensacola, FL averages $1,830/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,071/mo. At the local median household income of $72,699, that works out to 21% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
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 6% 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
$51,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,279/mo.
Comfortable income
$61,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($803/mo), you need to earn at least $32,000/year.
Median household income in Pensacola, FL is $72,699 , about 18% above 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) | $1,279 |
| Utilities | $364 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $868 |
| Healthcare | $423 |
| Other goods and services | $677 |
| Estimated total | $4,132/mo |
Population
54,011
Median household income
$72,699
Census median rent
$1,209/mo
Rent as % of income
29.5%
Median age
40.8
Mean commute
22 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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 | $3,321 | +160% | 28 |
| Orlando, FL | $2,095 | +64% | 23 |
| Tampa, FL | $2,919 | +128% | 22 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $1,679 | +31% | 22 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | $3,302 | +158% | 15 |
| Kissimmee, FL | $2,061 | +61% | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pensacola, FL?
The average rent in Pensacola, FL is $1,279 per month, based on 87 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Pensacola, FL?
The lowest available rent in Pensacola, FL starts at $803 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Pensacola, FL?
1-bedroom apartments in Pensacola, FL average $1,830/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,550/mo across 10 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Pensacola, FL?
2-bedroom apartments in Pensacola, FL average $1,071/mo. Units start from $803/mo across 67 units currently listed.
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