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Daytona Beach, FL

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There's more to Daytona Beach than surf and sand

Oceanfront Living Fun-Filled Family-Friendly

If you're ready to sink your toes into the sand and claim your spot beneath a palm tree to watch the waves roll in, it's time to find your apartment in Daytona Beach! Located on Central Florida's east coast, Daytona Beach is famous for many reasons: cars cruising over hard-packed sand, NASCAR's Daytona 500, and the iconic Daytona Beach Boardwalk. Daytona Beach is about an hour northeast of Orlando -- just take I-4.

Daytona Beach is a dynamic, fun-filled city known for its year-round festivals and events, including Bike Week, Biketoberfest, and the Daytona Blues Festival. The city is also home to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, the Daytona Beach International Airport, the Volusia Mall, and (of course) the Daytona International Speedway.

Daytona Beach was founded in 1870 and is home to several historic districts. The art deco Daytona Beach Band Shell, built in 1936, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is also a terrific place to enjoy an open-air concert. It is located along the boardwalk with other fantastic landmarks, including the Daytona Beach Clock Tower.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Daytona Beach, FL is $1,026 for a studio, $1,328 for one bedroom, $1,574 for two bedrooms, and $2,093 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Daytona Beach has decreased by -2.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,328/month
711 Sq Ft
House
$2,329/month
1,360 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,011/month
882 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,037/month
1,018 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Daytona Beach, FL is 1.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Daytona Beach is 0.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,026 - $2,093. You can expect to pay 0.7% more for groceries, 0.1% more for utilities, and 0.0% less for transportation.

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Transportation

51

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

26

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Turie T. Small Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

383 Students

6
out of 10

Champion Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

584 Students

5
out of 10

R. J. Longstreet Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

359 Students

5
out of 10

Palm Terrace Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

592 Students

3
out of 10

Westside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

636 Students

2
out of 10

David C Hinson Sr Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

950 Students

5
out of 10

Campbell Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

855 Students

3
out of 10

Halifax Behavioral Services

Public

Grades PK-12

9 Students

Rating Unavailable

Seabreeze High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,654 Students

6
out of 10

Mainland High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,855 Students

4
out of 10

Halifax Behavioral Services

Public

Grades PK-12

9 Students

Rating Unavailable

Catapult Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Museum of Arts and Sciences
  • Tiger Bay State Forest
  • Ormond Memorial Art Museum & Gardens

Airports

  • Daytona Beach International
  • Orlando Sanford International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.