Ponte Vedra rent tracker.
What renters are paying in Ponte Vedra by bedroom count and submarket. The thin long-term rental market, the influence of vacation rentals, and how rent compares to buying.
Ponte Vedra rents in 2026.
Ponte Vedra's rental market is small but expensive. The long-term rental inventory is thin because most owners in this market either occupy their homes or use them as second homes / short-term rentals. The available inventory commands a substantial premium over Jacksonville metro rentals.
Vacation rental dynamics matter here in ways they don't in most NEFL submarkets. Oceanfront condos and homes in Ponte Vedra Beach often command higher economic returns as vacation rentals than as long-term leases, which keeps long-term rental supply constrained.
Rent growth has cooled from the 9-13% peaks of 2021-2022 but remains slightly hotter than Jacksonville metro — running 3-4% YoY because the supply pipeline doesn't grow fast enough to meet relocation demand.
| Unit Type | Median Rent | Range | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,895 | $1,500-$2,400 | +1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | $2,295 | $1,800-$2,995 | +2.4% |
| 2 bedroom | $2,895 | $2,200-$4,200 | +3.2% |
| 3 bedroom | $3,495 | $2,800-$5,500 | +3.8% |
| 4 bedroom | $4,295 | $3,500-$8,000+ | +3.6% |
| Single-family home (3-4 BR) | $3,895 | $3,000-$8,500+ | +3.9% |
Median rents based on active listings and recent leases, May 2026. Range reflects 10th-90th percentile.
Rent by submarket.
Ponte Vedra Beach commands the highest rents in NEFL by a substantial margin. Nocatee is more affordable but still premium-priced relative to Jacksonville metro. Inland St. Johns submarkets (Julington Creek, World Golf Village) offer meaningful discounts.
The premium for school zones (especially Ponte Vedra High, Nease, Bartram Trail) is real and significant — both buyers and renters pay 15-25% more for inventory in these zones than comparable inventory outside.
| Submarket | Median 2 BR | Median 3 BR | Premium vs. NEFL Metro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponte Vedra Beach (32082) | $3,295 | $4,195 | +80% |
| Sawgrass / TPC area | $3,495 | $4,495 | +92% |
| Nocatee (32081) | $2,795 | $3,395 | +53% |
| South Ponte Vedra / Vilano | $3,095 | $3,895 | +69% |
| World Golf Village area | $2,395 | $2,895 | +30% |
| Julington Creek / Fruit Cove | $2,395 | $2,895 | +30% |
| St. Augustine Beach | $2,795 | $3,495 | +53% |
Premium calculated against $1,825 NEFL metro 2-BR median. Single-family premiums add 10-15%.
Ponte Vedra is expensive to rent for the same reasons it's expensive to buy — schools, beach access, and limited geography. If you're relocating here and unsure about a long-term commitment, a 12-month rental in Nocatee or Julington Creek before buying makes sense. Ponte Vedra Beach proper is rarely the right place to rent unless your employer is paying — the buy math nearly always beats the rent math for any household that can afford the down payment.
Rent data drawn from active rental listings, Zillow Rental Index, ApartmentList, NEFAR MLS, and local property management transaction data for northern St. Johns County.
Primary sources: Zillow Rental Index · ApartmentList · NEFAR rental listings · Local property management. Data accuracy reflects Momentum Realty's best available information as of the last update date.
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Last updated: Q2 2026 (May). Next refresh: Q3 2026 (August).