Emerald Cove East
1-2 BR · $1,495-$1,650
✓ Recently remodeled units get updated flooring, quartz counters, and stainless appliances that look fresh despite the 1984 building age
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Niceville rental-market research
Compare Apartments in Niceville, FL
3 property profiles · Compare recorded details, advertised rents and editorial feedback summaries where available.
Niceville's rental market is genuinely small — this Okaloosa County city of roughly 15,000 near Eglin Air Force Base has only a handful of true apartment communities, with most rental inventory made up of single-family homes, townhomes, and condos rather than large complexes. The three communities covered here represent the bulk of the city's dedicated apartment stock.
One-bedroom rents in Niceville average around $1,600/month, roughly in line with the national average, with older 1980s-era communities near Bluewater Bay running lower ($1,365-$1,650) and newer construction like Deer Moss Creek pushing toward $1,900-$2,600+ for comparable square footage.
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solis at Niceville | 1-3 BR | $1,365-$1,805 | 1984 | |
| Emerald Cove East | Bluewater Bay | 1-2 BR | $1,495-$1,650 | 1984 |
| The Enclave at Deer Moss Creek | Deer Moss Creek | 1-2 BR | $1,874-$2,640 | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.
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Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Many Florida leases require it, and standard policies generally do not cover flood damage — that may require separate coverage, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. A recurring theme in public resident feedback is fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
How this apartment research is made
How we build these pages: we examine publicly available resident feedback from sources such as Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp and Reddit, then summarize recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text or display third-party star ratings. Paid partner modules are labeled and do not alter the editorial summary. Trade-offs reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.
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