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Destin, FL

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The crown jewel of the Emerald Coast

Coastal Picturesque Vibrant Active Laidback Family-Friendly

With its gorgeous white-sand beaches, fun amenities, and laidback atmosphere, it’s easy to see why residents and visitors alike flock to Destin. Nicknamed the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” Destin offers plenty of fantastic fishing and boating opportunities for the community (and thriving tourist industry) to enjoy near some of the world’s most beautiful beaches.

Some of the city’s top attractions include Henderson Beach State Park, Big Kahuna’s Water and Adventure Park, and the Destin Harbor Boardwalk, which are all perfect for basking in Destin’s natural beauty. Shopping and dining options abound at Destin Commons and at Silver Sands Premium Outlets in neighboring Miramar Beach. Getting around from Destin is a breeze with convenience to U.S. 98 and Route 293.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Destin, FL is $1,551 for a studio, $1,772 for one bedroom, $2,148 for two bedrooms, and $2,653 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Destin has increased by 0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,772/month
762 Sq Ft
House
$4,148/month
1,830 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,245/month
1,139 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,403/month
1,356 Sq Ft
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Transportation

49

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.

50

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

Destin Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

976 Students

8
out of 10

Destin Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

846 Students

8
out of 10

Destin Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

846 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Henderson Beach State Park
  • Emerald Coast Science Center
  • Topsail Hill State Preserve
  • Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park

Airports

  • Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach

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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.