Apartments for rent in Daytona Beach, FL

Getting to Know Daytona Beach, FL

The beating heart of Florida and its eighth-largest metro area, Daytona Beach has been known as "the world's most famous beach" since the 1920s. From biking trails and adrenaline-pumping auto racing to self-indulgent spas and boutique shopping centers, Daytona Beach has it all.

Neighborhoods in Daytona Beach

You won't go wrong no matter which neighborhood you choose in Daytona Beach. Some of our top picks include:

• Deerwood is within five minutes of Volusia Mall, Daytona State College and Halifax Health hospital, making it a stress-free choice for students and parents.
• Holly Hill, known as "the city with a heart," overlooks the Halifax River and offers many fishing spots and opportunities for water sports.
• South Daytona is one of the more affordable apartment locations in Daytona Beach and boasts riverfront parks and an ice skating rink.
• New Smyrna Beach proves the old and new can coexist, with its glimpse of the historic architecture of Old Florida and a modern, artsy vibe.
• Daytona Beach Shores is a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for, with gorgeous oceanfront views hard to find elsewhere.  

Daytona Beach Apartments
Apartments in Daytona Beach, FL, offer something for people of all ages and interests. Beach house rentals are common in Daytona, but apartment living often offers more of the amenities you want, such as pools, a clubhouse and fitness center. Best of all, these apartments are comparable in price to Daytona Beach condo rentals. Let Apartment Guide's easy-to-use search tool help you select the right apartment in Daytona Beach.

Attractions in Daytona Beach
As a world-class destination on the eastern coast of Florida, Daytona offers fishing, boating, kayaking, windsurfing, kitesurfing and an array of other water sports. On land, you can find abundant opportunities for golfing, tennis and zip lining. Daytona Beach is also the home of Bike Week, one of the country's largest motorcycle rallies. If you feel the need for speed, don't miss a race at Daytona International Speedway, or climb aboard a go-kart at one of the family-friendly attractions in Daytona. Aside from sports and outdoors, Daytona Beach abounds with shopping, dining and nightlife. Want to soak up the summer sun? Avoid beach house rentals and apply for a short-term apartment lease, the perfect alternative to renting an expensive vacation home.

For free things to do in Daytona Beach, attend one of the annual events in the "Festival Capital of Florida," snap a selfie in front of the famous dugout mural at Jackie Robinson Ballpark or hone your creative skills in a class at Ormond Beach Memorial Art Museum & Gardens.

Info for Families with Kids

Daytona Beach offers 20 public elementary, middle and high schools as well as 45 private schools. To reward the kids' academic achievement, take a tour of the Angell & Phelps chocolate factory or pack a picnic and head to Sun Splash Park, a four-acre facility with a playground and fountains.

Daytona Beach's Natural Beauty
Areas such as Ponce Inlet provide restful marshes, tall grasses and an abundance of shore birds, including heron, ibis and egrets. Wildflowers and wildlife preserves are also common around Daytona.

Pet-friendly Daytona Beach

As you might expect in a city that embraces living outdoors, Daytona Beach is also a pet-friendly destination. From dog parks like Halifax Humane Society Dog Park, with its shade, trails, agility courses and water stations, to Three Brothers Boards, which offers dog-friendly stand-up paddleboard tours, your pup will love living here as much as you do.

Getaways from Daytona Beach

Daytona boasts nearly 24 miles of beachscape, but in less than four hours, you can be enjoying the sun and fun in Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Vero Beach, West Palm Beach and Miami Beach. If you cross the panhandle to visit St. Petersburg, home to U.S. News & World Report's #1 beach in Florida, spend a few nights with the family at Walt Disney World in Orlando, about one hour from Daytona.