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Saint Augustine

·151st most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Saint Augustine, FL
Median rent (all units)
$2,121/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.4%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
+$156
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Saint Augustine · $2,121
More expensive than 65% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
72/100
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Rents are 11% below what Saint Augustine's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$2,121/mo
Expected by trend
$2,383/mo
The Rent Reality Score compares today's median rent to where Saint Augustine's own long-run trajectory projects it should be. See the full rankings →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,558
1 BR
$1,640
2 BR
$1,954
3 BR
$2,444
4 BR+
$3,094
Research median
$1,954/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,452/yr
At $2,121/mo median
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Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.4% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
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2021 vs 2026

How Saint Augustine, FL has changed in 5 years

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$1,678 → $2,121
up 26.4%

Since 2021, the typical rent in Saint Augustine, FL has climbed from $1,678 to $2,121, a 26.4% change over five years. Taken together, the five-year picture in Saint Augustine, FL reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Saint Augustine is $2,121/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,558/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,954/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,640/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,444/mo.

At 35% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Saint Augustine ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Saint Augustine an affordable city for renters?

Saint Augustine is considered moderate for renters. At $2,121/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Saint Augustine slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Saint Augustine?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,121/mo in Saint Augustine.

Is rent going up or down in Saint Augustine?

Rent in Saint Augustine has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.4% change year over year as of July 2026.

Which Saint Augustine neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Saint Augustine are 32084 ($1,808/mo), 32080 ($1,956/mo), and 32086 ($2,068/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Saint Augustine is $2,121/mo.

How does Saint Augustine rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Saint Augustine is middle-of-the-pack for Florida for rent, ranking #151 out of 288 tracked cities at $2,121/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Saint Augustine?

Saint Johns is nearby and more affordable at $1,998/mo, which is $123 less than Saint Augustine.

How does Saint Augustine rent compare to the national average?

Saint Augustine's median rent of $2,121/mo is $156 (8%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #151 out of 288 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $2,121/mo, rent takes ~35% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Saint Augustine 35%Benchmark 30%
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