Gulf Cove Apartments
1650 W Highway 98,
Mary Esther, FL 32569
$1,275 | 2 Beds
Mary Esther
Mary Esther, FL
Area Guide
Part fishing village, part military town, this panhandle community offers the best of the Gulf Coast lifestyle
Coastal
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Beach
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Suburban
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Military
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Schools
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Mary Esther is a small suburban community located between Eglin Air Force Base’s Hurlburt Field and the tourism hotspots surrounding Destin. The close proximity to Eglin and the abundance of affordable apartments and houses in the area have made Mary Esther a popular choice for military personnel seeking off-base housing.
The Santa Rosa Mall is one of the major landmarks in town, anchoring a commercial district that includes everything from grocery stores to armed services credit unions. A short drive down Miracle Strip Parkway will bring you to Okaloosa Island, allowing you to easily take advantage of the local beaches and fishing opportunities anytime.
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Mary Esther, FL is $1,855 for one bedroom, $1,858 for two bedrooms, and $2,377 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mary Esther has increased by 5.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,855/month
703 Sq Ft
House
$2,150/month
1,455 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,627/month
1,109 Sq Ft
Transportation
33
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
45
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
536 Students
8
Public
Grades PK-5
441 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Emerald Coast Science Center
- Henderson Beach State Park
Airports
- Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach
- Pensacola 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.