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Port Saint Lucie, FL

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Port Saint Lucie -- Florida's hidden hotspot.

Beaches Coastal Lifestyle Sports Tropical Riverfront

Back in the 1950s, Port Saint Lucie was uninhabited, aside from a few farms and a fishing camp. That changed rapidly, especially during the 2000s, when this coastal gem went from hidden to hot -- so much so that its population overtook that of Fort Lauderdale and is now roughly 180,000 residents. The "why" is fairly easy -- Port Saint Lucie features 21 miles of pristine beaches along Florida's east coast and it is the spring training home of the New York Mets. Add in the tropical climate, the golf courses, and its easy access to I-95 and the Florida Turnpike, and there's plenty to love about Port Saint Lucie.

Situated between Fort Pierce to the north and Jupiter Island to the south, your Port Saint Lucie apartment will provide easy access to several popular destinations. But with so much to do in Port Saint Lucie, you may not want to venture far from home. Be sure to visit the Port Saint Lucie Botanical Gardens, stroll the Riverwalk Boardwalk, take a river cruise, go canoeing in Savannas State Preserve Park, go horseback riding on the beach, and hike the Oak Hammock Park nature trails.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Port Saint Lucie, FL is $1,656 for a studio, $1,823 for one bedroom, $2,114 for two bedrooms, and $2,457 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Port Saint Lucie has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,823/month
776 Sq Ft
House
$3,117/month
1,818 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,212/month
976 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,376/month
1,415 Sq Ft
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Transportation

36

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

44

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.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Oxbow Eco-Center
  • Savannas Preserve State Park
  • Savannas Recreation Area
  • Heathcote Botanical Gardens

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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.