What is the average apartment size in St. Johns?

The average size for a St. Johns, FL apartment is 1,037 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 St. Johns?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in St. Johns is $1,799 per month, a 0.43% increase from last years average of $1,791.

What is the average apartment size in St. Johns?

The typical apartment in St. Johns offers about 1,037 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

St. Johns, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in St. Johns?

The typical rent budget in St. Johns ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 62% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in St. Johns?

In St. Johns, 11% of households rent while 89% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 18, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in St. Johns is $1,799, a 0.43% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,791.

One-bedroom apartments provide 786 square feet for $1,557, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,896 offer 1,182 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,399 sq ft) for $2,313, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in St. Johns, FL

Last updated: February 18, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,799	1,037 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,557	786 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,896	1,182 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,313	1,399 sq. ft.

St. Johns, FL rent trends

Rental prices in St. Johns, FL have increased by 0.43% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,791 to $1,799.

What's the typical rent budget in St. Johns, FL?

The largest share of rentals in St. Johns, FL (62%) 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 St. Johns, FL?

2,355 or 11% of the households in St. Johns, FL are renter-occupied while 19,041 or 89% are owner-occupied.

How St. Johns Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
St. Johns	$1,799
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
Gainesville	$1,797
St. Augustine	$1,824
Middleburg, FL	$1,750
Green Cove Springs, FL	$1,345
Ponte Vedra, FL	$1,834
Yulee, FL	$1,890
Palm Coast, FL	$1,692
Fleming Island, FL	$1,627
Jacksonville Beach, FL	$2,000
Palatka, FL	$1,292

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 St. Johns 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.