What is the average apartment size in Eglin AFB?

The average size for a Eglin AFB, Okaloosa County, FL apartment is 1,172 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Eglin AFB?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Eglin AFB is $2,043 per month, a 2.19% decrease from last years average of $2,088.

What is the average apartment size in Eglin AFB?

The typical apartment in Eglin AFB offers about 1,172 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Eglin AFB, Okaloosa County, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Eglin AFB?

The typical rent budget in Eglin AFB ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 58% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Eglin AFB?

In Eglin AFB, 45% of households rent while 55% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Eglin AFB is $2,043, a 2.19% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,088.

Two-beedroom units at $1,974 offer 1,080 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Eglin AFB, Okaloosa County, FL

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,043	1,172 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	n/a	n/a
2 Beds	$1,974	1,080 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Eglin AFB, Okaloosa County, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Eglin AFB, Okaloosa County, FL have decreased by 2.19% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,088 to $2,043.

What's the typical rent budget in Eglin AFB, Okaloosa County, FL?

The largest share of rentals in Eglin AFB, Okaloosa County, FL (58%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Eglin AFB, Okaloosa County, FL?

6,878 or 45% of the households in Eglin AFB, Okaloosa County, FL are renter-occupied while 8,369 or 55% are owner-occupied.

Average Rent in Eglin AFB, Okaloosa County, FL By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Greater Eglin AFB	$2,043

How Eglin AFB Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Eglin AFB	$2,043
Jacksonville	$1,489
Cape Coral	$1,691
Kissimmee	$1,813
Tampa	$1,997
Miami	$2,710
Fort Myers	$1,741
North Port	$1,715
Lakeland	$1,507
Orlando	$1,793
Port St. Lucie	$2,146

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Eglin AFB apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.