Travel Nursing in Fort Walton Beach, FL

Travel nursing in Fort Walton Beach, FL — what it costs to live there and 6 furnished places to stay.

Housing in Fort Walton Beach

6 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Fort Walton Beach

Prices in Florida run 3% higher overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall103.43% higher
Housing122.122% higher
Utilities90.110% lower
Groceries and goods98.12% lower
Services101.31% higher

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Fort Walton Beach

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$1,185HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,360HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$1,530HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$2,125HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$1,907Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

Florida is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

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Common questions

Do I need a Florida nursing license?
Florida is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
Is Fort Walton Beach expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, Florida runs housing 22% above and utilities 10% below. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in Fort Walton Beach?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in Fort Walton Beach is $1,360 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 6 furnished places here.