What is the average apartment size in Opa-Locka?

The average size for a Opa-Locka, FL apartment is 851 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 Opa-Locka?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Opa-Locka is $2,053 per month, a 3.64% decrease from last years average of $2,131.

What is the average apartment size in Opa-Locka?

The typical apartment in Opa-Locka offers about 851 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Opa-Locka, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Opa-Locka?

The typical rent budget in Opa-Locka ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 38% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Opa-Locka?

In Opa-Locka, 69% of households rent while 31% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 08, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Opa-Locka is $2,053, a 3.64% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,131.

One-bedroom apartments provide 656 square feet for $1,680, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,944 offer 846 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (970 sq ft) for $3,014, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Opa-Locka, FL

Last updated: April 08, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,053	851 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,680	656 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,944	846 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,014	970 sq. ft.

Opa-Locka, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Opa-Locka, FL have decreased by 3.64% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,131 to $2,053.

What's the typical rent budget in Opa-Locka, FL?

The largest share of rentals in Opa-Locka, FL (38%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Opa-Locka, FL?

3,974 or 69% of the households in Opa-Locka, FL are renter-occupied while 1,793 or 31% are owner-occupied.

How Opa-Locka Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Opa-Locka	$2,053
Jacksonville	$1,493
Cape Coral	$1,688
Kissimmee	$1,795
Tampa	$2,011
Miami	$2,732
Fort Myers	$1,719
North Port	$1,688
Lakeland	$1,525
Orlando	$1,782
Port St. Lucie	$2,141
Fort Lauderdale	$2,805
Hollywood	$2,256
Hialeah	$2,209
Plantation, FL	$2,485
Miami Beach, FL	$3,403
Oakland Park, FL	$1,985
Sunrise, FL	$2,367
Miramar, FL	$2,637
North Miami, FL	$2,430
Doral, FL	$2,878

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 Opa-Locka 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.