Fort Walton Beach, FL Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,828
1-year change
+7.1%
$121/mo
5-year change
+31.6%
$439/mo
10-year change
+100.0%
$914/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Fort Walton Beach

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$867/mo—0.0%
2016$895/mo+3.2%+3.2%
2017$929/mo+3.8%+7.2%
2018$1,002/mo+7.9%+15.6%
2019$1,094/mo+9.2%+26.2%
2020$1,153/mo+5.4%+33.0%
2021$1,316/mo+14.1%+51.8%
2022$1,540/mo+17.0%+77.6%
2023$1,648/mo+7.0%+90.1%
2024$1,670/mo+1.3%+92.6%
2025$1,709/mo+2.3%+97.1%
2026$1,768/mo+3.5%+103.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Fort Walton Beach changed since 2015?

Median rent in Fort Walton Beach, FL was $852 in 2015-01 and is $1,828 as of 2026-09 — a change of $976 per month over 11 years.

How much has Fort Walton Beach rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Fort Walton Beach, FL has changed +31.6% ($439 per month). The current median is $1,828.

What has rent in Fort Walton Beach done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Fort Walton Beach, FL has changed +100.0% ($914 per month). It is now $1,828.

Is rent in Fort Walton Beach going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Fort Walton Beach, FL has increased +7.1% ($121/mo). Current median: $1,828.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.