Cheap Apartments for Rent in Fort Walton Beach, FL from $400 (23 Rentals)

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Glenwood Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Glenwood Apartments

50 Kelly AveFort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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Holly Sands
Studio Apartments

Holly Sands

5 Sandalwood DrFort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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Teresa Village
2 Bedroom Apartments

Teresa Village

321 Woodrow St NEFort Walton Beach, FL 32547
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Shoreline Villas - 62+
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Shoreline Villas - 62+

302 Dates Ave NWFort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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The Greens on 5th
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Greens on 5th

5 Mooney RdFort Walton Beach, FL 32547
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Bradford Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Bradford Apartments

19 Bradford RdFort Walton Beach, FL 32547
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Oak Tree Park Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Tree Park Apartments

330 Clifford StFort Walton Beach, FL 32547
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Creekside Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Creekside Apartments

1862 Norwood CtFort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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204 Davenport Rd
2 Bedroom Apartments

204 Davenport Rd

204 Davenport RdFort Walton Beach, FL 32547
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Villager Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villager Apartments

22 NW Wright Pky NWFort Walton Beach, FL 32548
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551 US-98

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Fort Walton Beach, FL

Pricing Updated: 04/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Fort Walton Beach, FL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Fort Walton Beach Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Santa Rosa Island$2,220$1,20036
Sylvania Heights$2,420$982108
Wright$2,420$827107
Ocean City$2,475$827109

Cheapest Available Fort Walton Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Fort Walton Beach, FL is a Studio unit found at Holly Sands in the Sylvania Heights neighborhood priced from $870. Coastline by ARIUM in the Sylvania Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,224. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Fort Walton Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Holly SandsStudio ApartmentStudio,1BA$870
Coastline by ARIUMCaneel1BR,1BA$1,224
Elan Apartments by ARIUMClaret1BR,1BA$1,240
Jaymar Apartments1 bedroom, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,250
Colony House ApartmentsHolly1BR,1BA$1,280

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Fort Walton Beach, FL

As of April 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Fort Walton Beach area is the $1.44 price per square foot Three Bedroom Model at SoundSide Apartments in the in the Santa Rosa Island neighborhood starting from $1,991. The second greatest value Fort Walton Beach apartment is the 2388 Placid Dr Model at 2388 Placid Dr starting at $1,800 with a $1.34 price per square foot in the Ocean City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Fort Walton Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
SoundSide ApartmentsThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.44
2388 Placid Dr2388 Placid Dr2BR,3BA$1.34
Estates at Palm BayB12BR,1.5BA$1.42
The CordeliaB1.1.5T2BR,1.5BA$1.58
The AriaB12BR,2BA$1.81
Church Street Apartments2 Beds / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.77
229 Troy St NE, Unit #9229 Troy St NE2BR,1BA$1.76
Cross Oaks Apartments1x1 Cross Oaks1BR,1BA$1.78
315 Bream Ave315 Bream Ave2BR,1BA$1.85
Elan Apartments by ARIUMClaret1BR,1BA$1.83

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Fort Walton Beach Overview

If you love the appeal of powdery white beaches and tranquil waters, you will love Fort Walton Beach. It is a coastal community in Okaloosa County, located in Florida. Whether you love fishing, golfing, surfing or shopping, this resort-based area has something for everyone. There are also various museums to visit and an array of delicious foods to indulge in. When you live in one of our apartments in Fort Walton Beach, you will have a fantastic time throughout the year.

Why live in Fort Walton Beach, FL?

Often referred to as the Emerald Coast because of its enchanting greenish-blue tinted waters, Fort Walton Beach is a magnet for tourists. Downtown and uptown are filled with places of interest and activities for everybody. With the great weather and the feeling of a small community, “snowbirds” are known to make their permanent homes here and some live in Fort Walton Beach apartments.

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Getting Around Fort Walton Beach, FL

Walk Score®

59 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

52 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Fort Walton Beach Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Fort Walton Beach?

The cheapest apartment in Fort Walton Beach is Coastline by ARIUM which is listed at $1,224, while the average apartment in Fort Walton Beach costs $2,383.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Fort Walton Beach?

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 1 regular apartments in Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach?

Cheap apartments in Fort Walton Beach have an average cost of $1,513 which is $870 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Fort Walton Beach.

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