Average Rent in Pensacola, FL
2 apartment buildings, 10 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,923/mo
Cheapest
$925/mo
Properties
2
Units
10
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 2 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 2 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Pensacola Bay Realty
504 W Intendencia St, Pensacola, FL 32502, USA
Palmilla
51 S Coyle St, Pensacola, FL 32502, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pensacola Bay Realty 504 W Intendencia St, Pensacola, FL 32502, USA | $925 | $1,623 | $0.95 | 4.3 (105) | 6 |
| 2 | Palmilla 51 S Coyle St, Pensacola, FL 32502, USA | $1,867 | $2,373 | $2.51 | 4.3 (82) | 4 |
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Pensacola, FL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Pensacola, FL is $1,923 per month, based on 10 units across 2 apartment communities. Prices range from $925 at Pensacola Bay Realty to $1,867 at Palmilla.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,250/mo | $925/mo | 3 |
| 1 Bed | $1,883/mo | $1,867/mo | 2 |
| 2 Bed | $2,863/mo | $2,518/mo | 2 |
| 3 Bed | $1,195/mo | $1,195/mo | 1 |
| 4 Bed | $2,398/mo | $2,100/mo | 2 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, 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 $1,883/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,863/mo. At the local median household income of $72,699, that works out to 32% 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 59% 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
$77,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,923/mo.
Comfortable income
$92,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($925/mo), you need to earn at least $37,000/year.
Median household income in Pensacola, FL is $72,699 , about 21% 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) | $1,923 |
| Utilities | $364 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $868 |
| Healthcare | $423 |
| Other goods and services | $677 |
| Estimated total | $4,776/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 | $3,097 | +61% | 30 |
| Tampa, FL | $2,835 | +47% | 26 |
| Orlando, FL | $2,087 | +9% | 22 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $1,687 | -12% | 21 |
| Pembroke Pines, FL | $2,674 | +39% | 18 |
| Port ST Lucie, FL | $2,221 | +15% | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pensacola, FL?
The average rent in Pensacola, FL is $1,923 per month, based on 10 units across 2 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Pensacola, FL?
The lowest available rent in Pensacola, FL starts at $925 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Pensacola, FL?
1-bedroom apartments in Pensacola, FL average $1,883/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,867/mo across 2 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Pensacola, FL?
2-bedroom apartments in Pensacola, FL average $2,863/mo. Units start from $2,518/mo across 2 units currently listed.
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