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Average Rent in West Palm Beach, FL

8 apartment buildings, 65 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.

Avg Rent

$2,708/mo

Cheapest

$500/mo

Properties

8

Units

65

Analysis

Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 8 properties in West Palm Beach, FL.

Average Rent by Property

Starting Price vs Average

Rent by Bedroom Count

Price per Square Foot

West Palm Beach, FL Rent Prices

All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.

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West Palm Beach, FL Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in West Palm Beach, FL is $2,708 per month, based on 65 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $500 at Cortland Portofino Place to $2,731 at Oversea at Flagler Banyan Square.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $2,687/mo $2,236/mo 8
1 Bed $2,596/mo $500/mo 39
2 Bed $2,950/mo $2,359/mo 17
3 Bed $3,088/mo $3,088/mo 1

Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.

Market Context

Who rents in West Palm Beach, FL, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in West Palm Beach, FL averages $2,596/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,950/mo. At the local median household income of $69,261, that works out to 47% of gross income, a severely rent-burdened market by HUD standards.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in West Palm Beach, FL at $1,709/mo. The current tracked market average runs 58% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in West Palm Beach, FL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in West Palm Beach, FL?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$108,000/year

30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,708/mo.

Comfortable income

$130,000/year

25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($500/mo), you need to earn at least $20,000/year.

Median household income in West Palm Beach, FL is $69,261 , about 47% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in West Palm Beach, FL

Overall prices in West Palm Beach, FL runs above the national average by about 12% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 112.1, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by West Palm Beach, FL's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $2,708
Utilities $673
Groceries $550
Transportation $1,605
Healthcare $783
Other goods and services $1,253
Estimated total $7,573/mo

Population

119,508

Median household income

$69,261

Census median rent

$1,709/mo

Rent as % of income

36.2%

Median age

40.2

Mean commute

23 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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Nearby cities in Florida

How West Palm Beach, FL rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs West Palm Beach, FL Properties
Miami, FL $3,097 +14% 30
Tampa, FL $2,835 +5% 26
Orlando, FL $2,087 -23% 22
Jacksonville, FL $1,687 -38% 21
Pembroke Pines, FL $2,674 -1% 18
Port ST Lucie, FL $2,221 -18% 17

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in West Palm Beach, FL?

The average rent in West Palm Beach, FL is $2,708 per month, based on 65 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in West Palm Beach, FL?

The lowest available rent in West Palm Beach, FL starts at $500 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in West Palm Beach, FL?

1-bedroom apartments in West Palm Beach, FL average $2,596/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $500/mo across 39 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in West Palm Beach, FL?

2-bedroom apartments in West Palm Beach, FL average $2,950/mo. Units start from $2,359/mo across 17 units currently listed.

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