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Saint Augustine Beach

·93rd most expensive in Florida·Saint Augustine Beach rents have dropped 6.6%, currently a renter's market
Median rent (all units)
$2,392/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.6%
Month-over-Month
-3.5%
vs US Median
+$460
Reported rents
Falling (Monthly)
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Saint Augustine Beach · $2,392
More expensive than 76% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
40% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,392/mo, rent takes about 40% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$96,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Saint Augustine Beach's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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Past year vs. the rest of Florida

Rent in Saint Augustine Beach changed -6.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 270 Florida cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +1.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 3 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

Cheaper nearby

Saint Augustine, 7 miles away, rents for 17% less ($1,982/mo), about $4,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Saint Augustine Beach.

Annual cost
$28,704/yr
At $2,392/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 6.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-6.6% YoY, -3.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Saint Augustine Beach is $2,392/mo as of October 2026.

At 40% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Saint Augustine Beach ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (about $46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,392/mo in Saint Augustine Beach.

Is rent going up or down in Saint Augustine Beach?

Rent in Saint Augustine Beach has fallen 6.6% over the past year.

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

Saint Augustine Beach is one of the pricier among Florida cities for rent, ranking #93 of 289 tracked cities at $2,392/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Saint Augustine Beach changed -6.6%, against a typical +1.8% across the 270 Florida cities Zillow tracks.

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

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Saint Augustine Beach ($2,392/mo) include Bunnell ($1,585/mo), Palm Coast ($1,897/mo), and Saint Augustine ($1,982/mo).
Income Affordability
40%
MODERATE

At $2,392/mo, rent takes ~40% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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