Houses for Rent in Okaloosa County, FL

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Life in Okaloosa County & Beyond

Okaloosa County shares many of the great qualities that make Florida a desirable place to live.

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Rental Market Trends

Okaloosa County, FL

As of May 2025, Okaloosa County's rental market is competitive, with strong renter demand causing quick leasing times for well-priced units. Okaloosa County's average rent is 16.6% ($358) lower than the Florida average of $2,161 and 0.6% ($10) higher than the U.S. average of $1,793.

Average Rent
$1,803
Monthly ChangeMonth Over Month Change
Decreased2.5% ($46)
Yearly ChangeYear Over Year Change
Decreased6.5% ($126)
Avg. Days on MarketAverage Days on Market
27
Unit Type Average Rent Monthly ChangeMonth Over Month Change Yearly ChangeYear Over Year Change
1 Bed $1,344 Decreased5.5% ($78) Decreased6.7% ($96)
2 Beds $1,638 Decreased3.4% ($58) Decreased0.1% ($1)
3 Beds $1,991 Decreased0.9% ($19) Decreased2.7% ($55)
Cities within Okaloosa County Average Rent Avg. Rent vs. OkaloosaAverage Rent vs. Okaloosa County Avg. Days on MarketAverage Days on Market
Fort Walton Beach $1,693 Decreased6.1% ($110) 25 days
Crestview $1,463 Decreased18.9% ($340) 31 days
Niceville $2,221 Increased23.2% ($418) 27 days
Destin $1,762 Decreased2.3% ($41) 26 days
Mary Esther $2,148 Increased19.1% ($345) 27 days
Rental market trends are calculated using listing data from RentalSource.
Frequently Asked Questions
Okaloosa County Rental Market FAQs

Explore rental prices, market trends, and availability in Okaloosa County, FL.

The average rent in Okaloosa County, FL is $1,803 per month.
Houses in Okaloosa County typically rent for between $941 and $2,588 per month, with an average of $1,803 per month.
In Okaloosa County, the average rent for a 1-bedroom house is $1,344 per month, for a 2-bedroom house, $1,638 per month, and a 3-bedroom house is $1,991 per month.
The average rent in Okaloosa County is 0.6% ($10) higher than the national average of $1,793 per month.
The average rent in Okaloosa County has decreased by 2.5% ($46) in the last month and decreased by 6.5% ($126) over the past year.
The rental market in Okaloosa County, FL, is currently competitive, with strong renter demand causing quick leasing times for well-priced units.
In Okaloosa County, FL, the average rental stays on the market for approximately 27 days. While most properties are rented within this timeframe, factors like seasonality, demand, and property type can affect how quickly a rental leases.
There are currently 392 rental properties available in Okaloosa County, FL.
Based on the current averages, a household would need an annual income of $65,520 to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom house in Okaloosa County.
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