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Flagler Beach

Pop. 5,373·130th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Flagler Beach, FL
Median rent (all units)
$2,187/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.2%
vs US Median
+$225
Rising (Monthly)
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Flagler Beach · $2,187
More expensive than 69% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
31% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,187/mo, rent takes about 31% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$87,000/yr
Local median income
$84,632/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Flagler Beach's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,170
1 BR
$1,180
2 BR
$1,500
3 BR
$2,060
4 BR+
$2,400
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,500/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,187 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$26,244/yr
At $2,187/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +5.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Flagler Beach, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 37.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
5,373
Median income
$84,632
Median age
59.3
Renters
16.6%
Age distribution
19.3%
28.1%
34.2%
Under 1810.4%
18–348%
35–5419.3%
55–6428.1%
65+34.2%
Gender
45.9%
54.1%
Male45.9%
Female54.1%
Race & ethnicity
90.7%
White90.7%
Hispanic6.6%
Asian2.3%
Education (25+)
22.5%
36.5%
37.5%
No HS diploma3.5%
HS diploma22.5%
Some college36.5%
Bachelor's+37.5%
Housing tenure
83.4%
16.6%
Owner83.4%
Renter16.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Flagler Beach, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$56,578 → $84,632
up 49.6%
Population
5,064 → 5,373
up 6.1%
Renter share
22.9% → 16.6%
-6.3 pts
Bachelor's+
35.7% → 37.5%
+1.8 pts

Household income in the area moved from $56,578 to $84,632 across the same window, up 49.6% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 5,064 to 5,373 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.1% change. About 16.6% of households rent today, against 22.9% in 2021.

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Flagler Beach rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Flagler Beach. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Flagler Beach, FL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Flagler Beach is $2,187/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,170/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,500/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,180/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,060/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($84,632/yr), Flagler Beach ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Flagler Beach an affordable city for renters?

Flagler Beach is considered moderate for renters. At $2,187/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($84,632/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Flagler Beach slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

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

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,187/mo in Flagler Beach. The local median household income is $84,632/yr, meaning the typical Flagler Beach household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Flagler Beach?

Rent in Flagler Beach has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

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

Flagler Beach is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #130 out of 291 tracked cities at $2,187/mo.

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

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Flagler Beach ($2,187/mo): Daytona Beach ($1,547/mo), Holly Hill ($1,569/mo), Bunnell ($1,637/mo).

What percentage of Flagler Beach residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.6% of Flagler Beach households are renters, while 83.4% are owner-occupied. Flagler Beach leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Flagler Beach rent compare to the national average?

Flagler Beach's median rent of $2,187/mo is $225 (11%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #130 out of 291 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,187/mo, rent takes ~31% of Flagler Beach's median household income ($84,632/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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