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Atlantic Beach

Pop. 13,363·117th most expensive in Florida·Atlantic Beach rents are up 15.8% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,289/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.8%
Month-over-Month
+8.5%
vs US Median
+$359
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Atlantic Beach · $2,289
More expensive than 73% of US cities · National median $1,930/mo
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1 BR
$3,405
2 BR
$2,632
3 BR
$1,739
Research median
$2,632/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: May 30, 2026

Annual cost
$27,468/yr
At $2,289/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Atlantic Beach, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 57.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,363
Median income
$118,935
Median age
48.9
Renters
26.1%
Age distribution
17.9%
15.8%
24.7%
13.7%
28%
Under 1817.9%
18–3415.8%
35–5424.7%
55–6413.7%
65+28%
Gender
46.6%
53.4%
Male46.6%
Female53.4%
Race & ethnicity
76.6%
White76.6%
Black8.3%
Hispanic10.3%
Asian3.1%
Other1.7%
Education (25+)
15%
20%
57.4%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma15%
Some college20%
Bachelor's+57.4%
Housing tenure
73.9%
26.1%
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Atlantic Beach, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$92,056 → $118,935
up 29.2%
Population
13,404 → 13,363
down 0.3%
Renter share
26.7% → 26.1%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
54.9% → 57.4%
+2.5 pts
Median age
49.7 → 48.9
-0.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $92,056 to $118,935 across the same window, up 29.2% versus 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 54.9% to 57.4%.

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Atlantic Beach rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Atlantic Beach, FL

Last updated: May 30, 2026

The median rent in Atlantic Beach is $2,289/mo as of May 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $2,632/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $3,405/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,739/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($118,935/yr), Atlantic Beach ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Atlantic Beach an affordable city for renters?

Atlantic Beach is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,289/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($118,935/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Atlantic Beach falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Atlantic Beach?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $92,000/year (~$44/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,289/mo in Atlantic Beach. The local median household income is $118,935/yr, meaning the typical Atlantic Beach household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Atlantic Beach?

Rent in Atlantic Beach has increased 15.8% over the past year as of May 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Atlantic Beach rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Atlantic Beach is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #117 out of 293 tracked cities at $2,289/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Atlantic Beach?

Jacksonville is nearby and more affordable at $1,589/mo, which is $700 less than Atlantic Beach.

What percentage of Atlantic Beach residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.1% of Atlantic Beach households are renters, while 73.9% are owner-occupied. Atlantic Beach leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Atlantic Beach rent compare to the national average?

Atlantic Beach's median rent of $2,289/mo is $359 (19%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #117 out of 293 tracked cities.
Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,289/mo, rent takes ~23% of Atlantic Beach's median household income ($118,935/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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