"Daytona Beach is one of Florida most recognizable beach cities — home of NASCAR at Daytona International Speedway, Bike Week, and 23 miles of hard-packed Atlantic sand. Beyond the tourism...."
Overview
BKRS BKRS REAL ESTATE Buy Rent Neighborhoods Resources Markets Contact Us Home› Florida Real Estate› Daytona Beach FL Apartments & Homes BKRS.com — Volusia County, Florida Daytona Beach FL Apartments & Homes Daytona Beach is one of Florida most recognizable beach cities — home of NASCAR at Daytona International Speedway, Bike Week, and 23 miles of hard-packed Atlantic sand. Beyond the tourism identity, Daytona is a working Volusia County city with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Halifax Health Medical Center, and a real estate market that offers Atlantic Ocean access at prices well below Florida southern coastal markets.
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Daytona Beach is Volusia County largest city and a significantly more affordable Atlantic Coast option than Vero Beach, Palm Beach, or Miami Beach. The city spans from the ocean-facing beachside to I-95 corridor suburbs, offering a wide range of housing options across a substantial price band.
What to expect
Apartment rents in Daytona range from $1,000/month for studios in older beachside buildings to $2,400/month for newer two-bedroom units in Port Orange and Ormond Beach. Single-family homes range from $200,000 in older inland areas to $600,000+ for oceanfront or Intracoastal properties. The median home price is approximately $280,000 — one of Florida more affordable coastal city medians.
Living nearby
Daytona Beach Bike Week, Daytona 500, Biketoberfest, and other major events create significant short-term rental demand that affects both STR investment potential and year-round rental availability. For residents, events weeks can create traffic and access challenges — but also generate economic activity that supports the broader local economy. For investors, the event-driven STR market supplements slower off-season periods. Understanding Daytona event calendar is important context for both housing searches and investment analysis.