Apartments For Rent By Owner in Destin, FL
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Destin at a Glance
Destin, FL Apartments for Rent
Destin stretches across a peninsula along Florida's Emerald Coast, famous for its white sand beaches made from Appalachian quartz crystal and the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Once a small fishing village, the city now calls itself "The World's Luckiest Fishing Village" and maintains the largest fishing vessel fleet in Florida. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Destin, you'll discover a coastal community that welcomes over 4.5 million visitors to the Emerald Coast each year, with the city serving as a key destination in the Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–Destin metropolitan area.
Renting in Destin means choosing between Gulf-front and Choctawhatchee Bay locations, with apartment communities ranging from beachfront condominiums to more inland options. The city's compact eight square miles put you close to Destin Harbor, where charter boats and waterfront dining create an authentic working waterfront atmosphere. You'll find shopping and entertainment at HarborWalk Village and Destin Commons, while U.S. Highway 98 connects the peninsula to neighboring communities like Miramar Beach and Fort Walton Beach. The area's economy revolves around tourism and fishing, making it ideal for anyone seeking a coastal lifestyle with year-round outdoor recreation.
Renting in Destin
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 531 Sq Ft $1,464 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 762 Sq Ft $1,725 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 1,119 Sq Ft $2,058 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,384 Sq Ft $2,501 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,456 Sq Ft $2,188 / mo
Average Rent in Nearby Cities
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Cities Average Rent
- Destin $2,230/mo
- Niceville $1,322/mo
- Miramar Beach $2,038/mo
- Fort Walton Beach $1,459/mo
- Mary Esther $1,827/mo
- Santa Rosa Beach $1,359/mo
- Freeport $1,406/mo
- Navarre $1,505/mo
- Crestview $1,266/mo
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Frequently asked questions about renting in Destin, FL
What are the average rent costs in Destin, FL?
The average rent in Destin, FL is $1,725.
What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Destin, FL?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Destin, FL is $1,464.
What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Destin, FL?
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Destin, FL is $1,725.
What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Destin, FL?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Destin, FL is $2,058.
What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Destin, FL?
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Destin, FL is $2,501.
What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Destin, FL?
The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Destin, FL is $2,188.
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