Fort Walton Beach Apartments for Rent

About Fort Walton Beach

Fort Walton Beach is located near Florida's Emerald Coast, just south of the Elgin Air Force Base. The community is about one hour east of Pensacola. Residents living in Fort Walton Beach apartments can use Okaloosa County Transit buses to get around the city.

Nearly 15,000 students attend Northwest Florida State College located on a 246 acre campus in nearby Niceville. The Fort Walton Beach Medical Center is one of the community's largest employers and can be found off state Route 189.

If you like to go shopping, the Santa Rosa Mall is only be a few minutes away from most apartments in Fort Walton Beach. Other shops you will find here include Wal-Mart, Lowes and Kohl's.

Tourism is a big part of the economy in Fort Walton Beach as such there are lots of fun things to do. The Emerald Coast Science Center has hands on exhibits to see how the human senses work, join a science camp or participate in the Lego League. Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park has a variety of animal encounters where you can snorkel with stingrays or become a VIP trainer of dolphins. Movies, mini golf and of course swimming in the Gulf can all be on your regular agenda.

A post office in Fort Walton Beach is located at 21 Walter Martin Road Northeast. The phone number is 850-244-2625.

The following chart shows the average rent for an apartment in Fort Walton Beach, FL and nearby cities: