Cheap Apartments for Rent in Pensacola, FL from $400 (29 Rentals)

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Palafox Landing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palafox Landing

7220 N Palafox StPensacola, FL 32503
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Crow Road
2 Bedroom Apartments

Crow Road

290 Crow RdPensacola, FL 32506
Corporate Housing
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Villas West
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas West

12 Villa DrPensacola, FL 32506
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Broadview Oaks
1 Bedroom Apartments

Broadview Oaks

6101 College PkyPensacola, FL 32504

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West Park Village
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

West Park Village

4712 W Fairfield DrPensacola, FL 32506
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Villa Barcelona
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Barcelona

220 Chase StPensacola, FL 32502
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Morris Court II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Morris Court II

1200 N M StPensacola, FL 32501
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Lucas Creek Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lucas Creek Apartments

7815 Lilac LnPensacola, FL 32514
Senior Living
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Belmont Gardens
1 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont Gardens

222 W Belmont StPensacola, FL 32501
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Essex Point
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Essex Point

4501 E Johnson AvePensacola, FL 32514
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Belmont
2 Bedroom Apartments

Belmont

2110-2180 Belmont St WPensacola, FL 32505
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Oak Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Ridge Apartments

7201 Bruner StPensacola, FL 32526
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151 Boone St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

151 Boone St

151 Boone StPensacola, FL 32505
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Pensacola, FL

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Pensacola, FL area range in price from $600 to $5,400 with an overall median price of $2,359. The three Pensacola neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Travis Park Hunters Lake at $600, Ferry Pass at $600, and Airport NE Pensacola at $600. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Pensacola Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Travis Park Hunters Lake$1,495$60013
Ferry Pass$1,749$600230
Airport NE Pensacola$1,784$600152
Ensley N Central Pensacola$1,797$769232
North Central Pensacola$1,815$85032
Southeast Pensacola$1,825$99270
Greater Pensacola$1,854$1,10038
Northeast Pensacola$2,000$992106
West Pensacola$2,100$1,3253
Ensley$2,175$769325

Cheapest Available Pensacola Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Pensacola, FL is a Studio unit found at West Park Village in the Southwest Pensacola neighborhood priced from $850. Stoddert Place in the Southwest Pensacola neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $926. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Pensacola apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
West Park VillageStudioStudio,1BA$850
Stoddert PlaceSPAZ1BR,1BA$926
WillowBrook ApartmentsCypress1BR,1BA$999
Sandstones Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,025
Alabaster Gardens - 55+ CommunityOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,031
Northwoods (C.H.A.M.)1br1BR,1BA$1,075
The PapillonA11BR,1BA$1,099
Bay Oaks Condominiums IThe Lagoon Upgraded1BR,1BA$1,109

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Pensacola, FL

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Pensacola area is the $1.14 price per square foot Delux Model at Legends at Pine Forest in the in the Northwest Pensacola neighborhood starting from $2,465. The second greatest value Pensacola apartment is the 3 Beds, 3.5 baths Model at 2017 Wyatt Street - OFF CAMPUS HOUSING!!! starting at $820 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the Airport NE 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.
Legends at Pine ForestDelux3BR,2BA$1.14
2017 Wyatt Street - OFF CAMPUS HOUSING!!!3 Beds, 3.5 baths3BR,3.5BA$0.51
Village At Southern Oaks3/23BR,2BA$1.13
Pensacola Grand1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.24
Parkside Grand1x11BR,1BA$1.18
The EdgeC13BR,3BA$0.80
696 S 72nd Ave, Unit UnitCUpstairs696 S 72nd Ave2BR,1BA$1.26
Silurian Pond2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$0.64
Stoddert PlaceSPAZ1BR,1BA$1.20
702 W Hannah St, Unit 1702 W Hannah St1BR,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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Pensacola, FL

Ranked #17

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around Pensacola, FL

Walk Score®

44 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

9 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

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 $1,109.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Pensacola?

The cheapest apartment in Pensacola is Stoddert Place which is listed at $926, while the average apartment in Pensacola costs $2,359.

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 62 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 $412 which is $1,947 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Pensacola.

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