Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pensacola, FL from $400 (210 Rentals)

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property at 555 N 68th Ave

$700 - $975

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$700 - $975

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$700 - $975

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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555 N 68th Ave

PensacolaFL32506
property at 4400 Lillian Hwy

$750 - $950

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$750 - $950

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Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4400 Lillian Hwy

PensacolaFL32506
property at 2000 Elaine Cir

$750

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$750

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$750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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2000 Elaine Cir, Unit 4 - Room

2000 Elaine Cir
PensacolaFL32504
property at 3000 Torres Ave

$775 - $1,295

Studio To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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3000 Torres Ave

PensacolaFL32503

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property at 1511 N Davis Hwy

$1,000

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$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1511 N Davis Hwy, Unit A

1511 N Davis Hwy
PensacolaFL32503

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property at 681 Teleran St

$1,250

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$1,250

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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681 Teleran St

PensacolaFL32534

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Pensacola, FL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pensacola, FL

Pricing Updated: 07/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Pensacola, FL area range in price from $720 to $5,907 with an overall median price of $2,674. The three Pensacola neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Brownsville South Pensacola at $1,095, South Pensacola at $1,200, and Ferry Pass at $720. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Pensacola Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Brownsville South Pensacola$1,450$1,0955
South Pensacola$1,525$1,2004
Ferry Pass$1,775$720201
Airport NE Pensacola$1,807$720131
Northeast Pensacola$1,860$94060
Ensley N Central Pensacola$1,887$749195
West Pensacola$1,950$1,3503
Travis Park Hunters Lake$1,994$72031
Bellview West Pensacola$2,144$950241
Brent NW Pensacola$2,144$790310

Cheapest Available Pensacola Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pensacola, FL is a 3 Beds unit found at Arbours at Ensley in the North Central Pensacola neighborhood priced from $790. West Park Village in the Southwest Pensacola neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pensacola apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Arbours at Ensley3X23BR,2BA$790
West Park VillageStudioStudio,1BA$850
Acasa Cordova Regency1 B1BR,1BA$940
Lillian Square Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
The Pines at WarringtonTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$964
Marina Sol1x11BR,1BA$999
Alabaster Gardens - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,002
The LaurelA11BR,1BA$1,010
Bay Oaks Condominiums IThe Lagoon Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,015
Willowbrook2x12BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pensacola, FL

As of July 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Pensacola area is the $0.95 price per square foot 3x2 Model at Parkside Grand in the in the North Central Pensacola neighborhood starting from $1,759. The second greatest value Pensacola apartment is the 2 Bedroom Study Model at Legend at Pine Forest starting at $1,643 with a $1.01 price per square foot in the Northwest Pensacola neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Pensacola apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Parkside Grand3x23BR,2BA$0.95
Legend at Pine Forest2 Bedroom Study2BR,2BA$1.01
Pensacola Grand2 Bedroom Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.18
College Vue4BR/4BA - A4BR,4BA$0.56
Arbours at Ensley3X23BR,2BA$0.61
Marcus Pointe Grande Apartment HomesMuirfield2BR,1BA$1.24
The Pines at WarringtonTwo Bedroom Two Bath2BR,2BA$0.93
The Landings at Tiger LilySPBZ2BR,2BA$1.20
Willowbrook2x12BR,1BA$1.12
Acasa Cordova Regency1 B1BR,1BA$1.21

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Pensacola Overview

In a seaport city that connects to the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico, Pensacola apartments are considered by many to be among some of the most desirable in all of the Florida panhandle region. Boasting the 'Whitest Sand Beaches in the World', this seaside hotspot effortlessly combines amenities and cultural relevance in equal measure.

Why live in Pensacola, FL?

Home to a number of scenic state parks, including the heralded Blue Lagoon Park, apartments in Pensacola have been on the rise in popularity for years. With a large number of retail and tourism-based jobs in the vicinity, this growing hot spot is a great place for families as well as young professionals to call home. From the excitement of the thriving downtown district to the quaint beach side shops and eateries that cater to the visitors, Pensacola is a gem of the Florida scene.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Pensacola Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Pensacola?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Pensacola is under $1,050.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pensacola?

The cheapest apartment in Pensacola is Acasa Cordova Regency which is listed at $940, while the average apartment in Pensacola costs $2,674.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Pensacola?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 464 regular apartments in Pensacola that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Pensacola?

Cheap apartments in Pensacola have an average cost of $605 which is $2,069 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pensacola.

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