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Property Managers in Key West, FL

Compare top property management companies in Key West, FL. Review services and vetting status, then reach out or request a free quote.

At Home In Key West, Inc.
Sybille Z. W. Halford
Key West, FL
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We specialize in homes, apartments, condos and commercial properties. Call us with all your rentals and property management needs.
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Key West Vacation Properties
Jaime M. Caballero
Key West, FL
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Key West Residential Property Management
Jacqueline Caballero
Key West, FL
Unverified
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Rental market in Key West: above-average rents

Three-bedroom rents in Key West run about 55% above the national average, a clear premium over the national norm. The numbers also show vacancy near 37.3%, Census rent up about 22.9% over five years, and a population of 81,860, up 8.0% over five years. The typical home is valued near $780,600, and the median household earns about $87,738 a year, with renters spending a median 37.1% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

+55% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
+55% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
+51% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+22.9% Rent trend, 5-yr
37.1% Rent-to-income

People & households

34.2% Renter-occupied
81,860 Population
+8.0% Population, 5-yr
$87,738 Median household income

Housing stock

37.3% Vacancy rate
$780,600 Median home value
1982 Median year built
65.0% Single-family homes

Jobs

4.6% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed +55% 3-bed +55% 4-bed +51%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 34.2% Owners 65.8%

A professional property manager in Key West generally handles pricing, marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, and maintenance. About 65.0% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 37.3%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 4.6% as of August 2026. Review the managers listed and reach out for a quote.

Pricing shown is long-term residential, not short-term or vacation. Non-residential and commercial rents follow the same local direction as a rule, so the residential deviations above give you a fair read.

Frequently asked questions

How do rents in Key West compare to the national average?

Compared with the U.S. average: two-bedroom +55%, three-bedroom +55%, four-bedroom +51%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

How strong is rental demand in Key West?

Renters make up 34.2% of the housing, and the population of 81,860 grew 8.0% over five years. Vacancy runs near 37.3%.

Are rents rising in Key West?

Census median gross rent rose about 22.9% over the last five years.

Is Key West a good market for rental property?

This is a softer market, where competitive pricing and low vacancy make the difference. Renters make up 34.2% of households and vacancy sits near 37.3%. Three-bedroom rents run about 55% above the national average, and rents rose about 22.9% over five years.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (August 2026).