Deerfield Beach vs. Palm Coast: August 2026 Rent Trends

Direct answer: The typical August 2026 rent in Deerfield Beach ZIP 33441 was $2,566, or $742.08 more per month than the $1,823.92 benchmark in Palm Coast ZIP 32164, according to the Zillow Observed Rent Index ZIP-level dataset. Over a full year, that difference comes to $8,904.96 before utilities, deposits, renters insurance, moving expenses, or commuting costs.

The two markets were also heading in different directions. Deerfield Beach 33441 increased 3.23% year over year, while Palm Coast 32164 declined 0.44%. Because these are benchmarks for two ZIP codes rather than quotes for identical homes, they are best used to frame a rental search, not to price a particular property.

August 2026 rent comparison at a glance

The headline figures

For the month ending August 31, 2026, Zillow reported a typical rent of $2,566 in 33441 and $1,823.92 in 32164. Deerfield Beach moved up from the previous month, while Palm Coast moved down.

The table uses the August 2026 observations in Zillow's single-family-and-condominium ZIP series. The annualized gap assumes that the monthly difference stays unchanged for 12 months. It is a budgeting illustration, not a forecast.

What "typical rent" means

The Zillow Research data guide defines ZORI as a smoothed measure of typical observed market-rate rent. Zillow builds it as a repeat-rent index and weights it to represent the rental housing stock, instead of relying only on homes advertised during a particular month.

ZORI is useful for following a market, though it differs from the median asking price of a small set of current listings. It also does not mean that a townhouse near the Deerfield Beach coast and a newer single-family home in Palm Coast should differ by exactly $742.08.

Why the two rent paths diverged

Deerfield Beach regained upward momentum

ZIP 33441 reached $2,566 after a 0.45% increase from July and a 3.23% increase from August 2025. The climb was uneven. Typical rent went from $2,485.80 in August 2025 to $2,393.34 in April 2026, then returned to $2,566 in August 2026, according to the same Zillow ZIP dataset.

That does not mean every Deerfield Beach landlord raised rent by 3.23%. It shows that the broader 33441 benchmark ended August above its year-earlier level, so applicants have less reason to assume that an older advertised price remains available.

Palm Coast softened after a spring increase

Palm Coast 32164 finished August at $1,823.92, down 1.03% from July and 0.44% from August 2025. The series reached $1,864.10 in May 2026 before easing through the summer. August therefore represented a retreat from the spring level, not a market collapse.

A small annual decline may give renters more room to compare listings when several similar homes are available. It does not guarantee a discount on a clean home with the right layout, fencing, garage space, pet policy, or move-in date.

The three-year view changes the picture

Deerfield Beach had the larger cumulative increase

The 33441 benchmark was 8.50% higher in August 2026 than in August 2023. It rose from $2,364.91 to $2,566 during that period, a monthly increase of $201.09 based on the published monthly observations.

A single month can be noisy, which makes the longer window useful. Despite the dips along the way, typical rent in 33441 ended well above its August 2023 starting point.

Palm Coast remained comparatively flat

ZIP 32164 rose 1.74% over the same three-year period, from $1,792.71 in August 2023 to $1,823.92 in August 2026. That is a monthly increase of $31.21, far below the $201.09 change in 33441.

For renters choosing between these markets, the different trajectories add context to the latest price gap. Palm Coast's benchmark has been more stable, while the Deerfield Beach benchmark has accumulated more growth. Neither pattern predicts next year or takes the place of checking current inventory.

What the $742.08 monthly gap means for a household

Build the annual budget before choosing a ZIP

At the two benchmark amounts, a renter would spend $30,792 for a full year in Deerfield Beach 33441 and $21,887.04 in Palm Coast 32164. Both totals extend Zillow's August figures across 12 months, producing a difference of $8,904.96.

Give that gap its own line in your relocation worksheet. Next, add the costs the index does not cover: electricity, water, internet, renters insurance, application charges, deposits, pet expenses, lawn or pool responsibilities, and transportation.

A lower rent produces a lower total cost only when the home also works for your job, household, lease length, and daily routine.

Use a total-cost decision rule

Begin with the advertised rent, then calculate the following for each home:

1. Annual rent: Multiply the actual monthly asking rent by the lease term.
2. Required move-in cash: Add every disclosed deposit, advance-rent requirement, application charge, association charge, and pet payment.
3. Monthly housing operations: Estimate utilities and any services assigned to the tenant by the lease.
4. Transportation: Price the actual trips to work, school, medical care, and recurring errands.
5. Lease risk: Review renewal terms, early-termination language, association approval, maintenance procedures, and what happens if your move-in date changes.

If Deerfield Beach saves considerable travel time or keeps a household near essential South Florida destinations, part or all of the rent premium may be worthwhile. For someone who works remotely and places more value on a larger home or quieter residential setting, Palm Coast's lower benchmark may leave useful room in the budget.

ZIP averages do not show what renters receive

Deerfield Beach 33441 is a coastal market

ZIP 33441 includes housing near the beach, the Intracoastal, Federal Highway, Hillsboro Boulevard, and the Deerfield Beach Tri-Rail area. Renters may be closer to coastal recreation, rail service, and the employment corridor running through Broward and Palm Beach counties.

Those location benefits do not make every 33441 home the better choice. The comparison could be between a condominium with association rules and limited storage and a townhouse farther west, or between an older unit near the water and a renovated home with fewer included services. Find more local context in the Deerfield Beach renter guides, then visit the block and building in person.

Palm Coast 32164 offers a different kind of housing

ZIP 32164 covers a broad inland part of Palm Coast, including residential sections around Belle Terre Parkway, Seminole Woods Boulevard, and Town Center. Homes there often compete on floor plan, garage and driveway space, yard usability, and local road access, rather than proximity to a South Florida rail corridor.

Palm Coast also has substantial public outdoor infrastructure. The city's Waterfront Park page, for example, lists trail access, fishing, a floating dock, a playground, picnic facilities, and parking along the Intracoastal Waterway. Every 32164 rental is not beside the park, but the example shows why renters should consider the broader daily routine instead of comparing rent alone.

How to compare real listings fairly

Match home type before comparing price

Start by comparing similar homes: the same bedroom count, a similar number of bathrooms, roughly comparable interior space, and the same broad housing type. Condominiums, duplexes, townhouses, and detached houses involve different trade-offs even when their asking rents are close.

For a specific Palm Coast example, renters can review the layout and disclosed terms for a three-bedroom home in ZIP 32164. Treat it as one listing to assess, not proof of what the entire ZIP should cost. The broader available-rentals page can show what is actually on the market at the time of your search.

Inspect condition and included services

Two homes at the same monthly rent can provide very different value. On a tour, check the AC performance, windows, signs of moisture, appliance age, water pressure, storage, parking, exterior drainage, screens, and doors.

Get written confirmation of whether the rent includes water, trash, lawn care, pest treatment, pool care, internet, or association amenities. A cheaper home can lose its advantage once the tenant becomes responsible for several recurring services.

Read the lease as part of the price

Review the lease length, renewal notice, late-payment language, maintenance reporting process, pet restrictions, guest parking, and association approval requirements. Confirm the exact amount due before the keys are released and the conditions under which each deposit is refundable.

Do not treat the ZORI figure as a price a landlord must match. Use it to ask specific questions: Why is this home above or below the ZIP benchmark? Does size, condition, location, furniture, included services, or lease flexibility explain the difference?

A practical search plan for each market

If Deerfield Beach is your priority

• Set a maximum total monthly housing cost, not simply a maximum advertised rent.
• Compare east-west locations carefully, including your route to I-95, Federal Highway, the beach, or Tri-Rail.
• Ask early about condominium or HOA approval, vehicle rules, guest parking, and move-in procedures.
• Visit at the time of day when you will usually commute or return home.
• Have proof of income, identification, rental history, and funds ready when a suitable home appears.

If Palm Coast is your priority

• Compare individual sections and road access instead of assuming that all of 32164 functions alike.
• Check driveways, garages, fences, yards, and lawn obligations against your household's needs.
• Test the actual route to Town Center, Belle Terre Parkway, US 1, or Interstate 95.
• Confirm internet service at the exact address if anyone works from home.
• Let the softer annual benchmark prompt a careful comparison, without assuming that every owner will negotiate.

In either city, keep the listing, disclosures, fee sheet, and proposed lease together. A basic comparison sheet can stop an attractive kitchen or temporary concession from obscuring a poor overall fit.

Sources

• Zillow Research, ZIP-level ZORI monthly CSV for single-family residences and condominiums
• Zillow Research, Housing Data definitions and ZORI methodology overview
• City of Palm Coast, Waterfront Park

Get help applying the numbers to a Deerfield Beach search

If you are comparing Deerfield Beach homes and need help separating the ZIP benchmark from the price and terms of a particular rental, contact Oasis Rentals at (561) 299-0336 or info@oasis-rentals.com. Bring the listings you are considering, your move date, and your total monthly budget. That will keep the discussion focused on the differences that affect your household.