Ortona Park features mid-century homes with larger yards in western Daytona Beach. Rental properties typically include more outdoor space and square footage than similarly priced options closer to the beach. While the neighborhood provides good access to both Daytona International Speedway and shopping along International Speedway Boulevard, the location requires a 15-20 minute drive to reach actual beaches. Particularly appealing to NASCAR employees and racing enthusiasts who prefer residential tranquility over tourist-heavy beachfront areas.
Transplants from northern states feel at home in Plantation Bay, where rental properties within this gated community offer resort amenities without vacation pricing. The neighborhood sits perfectly positioned between Daytona's beaches and I-95 access, creating reasonable commutes to employment centers while maintaining separation from tourist areas. Unlike vacation rental-dominated communities, these properties focus on resident experience with proper maintenance and community events fostering connections among long-term neighbors. Most homes feature hurricane-resistant construction eliminating seasonal preparation stress. When seeking recreation without crowds, residents enjoy priority access to the community's 45 holes of golf, tennis facilities, and multiple pools included within many rental agreements – amenities that would require expensive memberships elsewhere.
Welcome to the Apartment List March 2026 Rent Report for Daytona Beach, FL. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,272, roughly the same as last month. Prices remain down 2.8% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the Daytona Beach rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the nation as a whole.
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released Daytona Beach’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters nationwide, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of the country’s 111 million renters.
"Daytona Beach renters expressed general dissatisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "Some categories received above average scores, and many received near-average scores."
Key Findings in Daytona Beach include the following:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
