Cheap Homes for Rent in Fort Walton Beach, FL from $700 (41 Rentals)

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property at 1614 Mariah Way E

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3 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1614 Mariah Way E

Fort Walton BeachFL32547
property at 19 Chestnut Ave SE

$950

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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19 Chestnut Ave SE, Unit 17, Unit 17

19 Chestnut Ave SE
Fort Walton BeachFL32548

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property at 888 Culp Ave

$1,300

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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888 Culp Ave

Fort Walton BeachFL32547

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property at 1022 Rockport Dr

$1,500

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1022 Rockport Dr

Fort Walton BeachFL32547

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Fort Walton Beach, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fort Walton Beach, FL

Pricing Updated: 05/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Fort Walton Beach, FL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fort Walton Beach Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Ocean City$1,997$89240
Wright$2,100$89285
Santa Rosa Island$4,635$1,8509
Sylvania Heights$5,796$1,02562

Cheapest Available Fort Walton Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fort Walton Beach, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Cape Apartments in the Sylvania Heights neighborhood priced from $1,100. Villager Apartments in the Sylvania Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,130. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fort Walton Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cape Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,100
Villager ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,130
The LyleA11BR,1BA$1,199
Merrimac Manor Apartments2x1.5 1300 - NO AVAILABILITY2BR,1BA$1,200
Falcon HouseA11BR,1BA$1,239
Bradford Place ApartmentsMain2BR,2BA$1,250
Cross Oaks Apartments1x1 Cross Oaks1BR,1BA$1,255
Oakmont Village1br1BR,1BA$1,300

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Walton Beach, FL

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Fort Walton Beach area is the $1.13 price per square foot Chiaretto II Model at Elan Apartments in the in the Sylvania Heights neighborhood starting from $2,125. The second greatest value Fort Walton Beach apartment is the 2x1.5 1300 - NO AVAILABILITY Model at Merrimac Manor Apartments starting at $1,200 with a $0.92 price per square foot in the Sylvania Heights neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Walton Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Elan ApartmentsChiaretto II3BR,2BA$1.13
Merrimac Manor Apartments2x1.5 1300 - NO AVAILABILITY2BR,1.5BA$0.92
Estates at Palm BayB12BR,1.5BA$1.42
The DorianB1.1.5THU2BR,2BA$1.21
Courtland TerraceMain2BR,1.5BA$1.22
The CordeliaB1.1.5T2BR,1.5BA$1.32
50 5th St, Unit 50 C50 5th St2BR,1BA$1.29
Bradford Place ApartmentsMain2BR,2BA$1.35
94 Harris Rd NE, Unit 494 Harris Rd NE2BR,1BA$1.56
44 5th Ave, Unit Shalimar Rentals44 5th Ave1BR,1BA$1.56

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Walton Beach

What type of rentals are currently available in Fort Walton Beach?

There are currently 187 Apartments for Rent in Fort Walton Beach, FL with pricing that ranges from $892 to $8,356. There are also 190 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Fort Walton Beach ranging from $700 to $7,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Fort Walton Beach?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Fort Walton Beach ranges from $700 to $7,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,121.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Fort Walton Beach?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Fort Walton Beach range from $1,380 to $4,446, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $700 to $7,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,575.

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