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Average Rent in West Palm Beach, FL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in West Palm Beach, FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,610/mo
▼ 5.5% from last month
Lowest Available
$2,000/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
9
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in West Palm Beach, FL
Compare average rent across West Palm Beach, FL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Palm Beach 33401 | $2,859 | $1,891 | 5 | 49 |
| West Palm Beach 33409 | $2,229 | $500 | 1 | 17 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in West Palm Beach, FL?
As of May 2026, the average rent in West Palm Beach, FL is $2,610 per month across 3 apartment communities and 9 available units. Rents have decreased $161 (5.5%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is ParkLine Palm Beaches starting at $2,000/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $2,610/mo.
Prices range from $2,000 to $3,102 per month. The most common price point is the $2,400 range, where 2 units are currently listed.
West Palm Beach, FL Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in West Palm Beach, FL
Rent Prices by Apartment in West Palm Beach, FL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ParkLine Palm Beaches | $2,000/mo | $2,000/mo | 1 | 4 |
| Indigo West Palm Beach | $2,236/mo | $2,631/mo | 5 | 4.7 |
| Oversea at Flagler Banyan Square | $2,731/mo | $2,779/mo | 3 | 4.5 |
Google Search Trends for West Palm Beach, FL Apartments
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in West Palm Beach, FL
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$104,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,610/mo.
Comfortable income
$125,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($2,000/mo), you need to earn at least $80,000/year.
Median household income in West Palm Beach, FL is $69,261 , about 45% 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) | $2,610 |
| Utilities | $673 |
| Groceries | $550 |
| Transportation | $1,605 |
| Healthcare | $783 |
| Other goods and services | $1,253 |
| Estimated total | $7,475/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.
Explore West Palm Beach, FL Apartments
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