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Average Rent in West Palm Beach, FL

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

The average listed apartment rent in West Palm Beach, FL is $2,722 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 168 priced apartments in 7 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 2, 2026 through November 8, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

7 apartment buildings, 168 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available.

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Avg Rent

$2,722/mo

median $2,392

+12.8% vs last month

Cheapest

$1,475/mo

Rosemary Village

Properties

7

tracked daily

Units

168

available now

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West Palm Beach, FL Average Rent Prices 2026

The average listed rent in West Palm Beach, FL is $2,722 per month, based on 168 units across 7 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,475 at Rosemary Village to $6,785 at ParkLine Palm Beaches.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $2,537/mo $1,475/mo 20
1 Bed $2,275/mo $1,699/mo 77
2 Bed $3,326/mo $2,100/mo 56
3 Bed $3,007/mo $2,568/mo 15

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Market Context

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

Tracked one-bedroom rent in West Palm Beach, FL averages $2,275/mo , with two-bedroom units averaging $3,326/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 59% 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

$109,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,722/mo.

Comfortable income

$131,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,475/mo), you need to earn at least $59,000/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) $2,722
Utilities $673
Groceries $550
Transportation $1,605
Healthcare $783
Other goods and services $1,253
Estimated total $7,587/mo

Population

119,508

Median household income

$69,261

Census median rent

$1,709/mo

Census rent burden

36.2%

Median age

40.2

Mean commute

23 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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 30-Day Change Properties
Miami, FL $3,064 +13% +1.3% 41
Gainesville, FL $1,790 -34% +17.4% 40
Tampa, FL $2,676 -2% -1.9% 28
Boca Raton, FL $2,753 +1% -0.4% 24
Jacksonville, FL $1,787 -34% +62.3% 24
Orlando, FL $2,078 -24% +0.1% 24

Frequently asked questions

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

The average listed apartment rent in West Palm Beach, FL is $2,722 per month, as of November 8, 2026. This sample includes 168 priced apartments in 7 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

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

The median asking rent in West Palm Beach, FL is $2,392 per month, computed from 168 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $2,722/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

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

The lowest available rent in West Palm Beach, FL starts at $1,475 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing.

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

1-bedroom apartments in West Palm Beach, FL average $2,275/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,699/mo across 77 units tracked.

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

2-bedroom apartments in West Palm Beach, FL average $3,326/mo. Units start from $2,100/mo across 56 units currently listed.

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