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Average Rent in West Palm Beach, FL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 9 apartment communities in West Palm Beach, FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,818/mo
▼ 14.9% from last month
Lowest Available
$744/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
9
tracked daily
Units Listed
64
available now
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As of October 2026, the average rent in West Palm Beach, FL is $2,818 per month across 9 apartment communities and 64 available units. Rents have decreased $494 (14.9%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is One City Plaza starting at $744/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,989/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $2,568/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $4,612/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $3,468/mo.
Prices range from $744 to $6,711 per month. The most common price point is the $2,200 range, where 19 units are currently listed.
West Palm Beach, FL Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | $2,498 | - | 6 |
| July 2026 | $2,746 | +$248 | 9 |
| August 2026 | $3,033 | +$287 | 9 |
| September 2026 | $3,319 | +$286 | 9 |
| October 2026 | $3,110 | -$209 | 6 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One City Plaza | $744/mo | $1,411/mo | 7 | 4.7 |
| Christian Manor Apartments | $1,125/mo | $1,165/mo | 2 | 3 |
| Two City Plaza | $1,254/mo | $1,938/mo | 3 | 3.6 |
| Bella Lago Vista | $1,700/mo | $1,886/mo | 4 | 3.4 |
| The Grand at West Palm Beach Apartments | $1,883/mo | $2,311/mo | 21 | 4.4 |
| Indigo West Palm Beach | $2,198/mo | $2,500/mo | 4 | 4.7 |
| Tortoise One | $2,847/mo | $3,101/mo | 4 | 4.1 |
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
$113,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,818/mo.
Comfortable income
$135,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($744/mo), you need to earn at least $30,000/year.
Median household income in West Palm Beach, FL is $69,261 , about 49% 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) | $2,818 |
| Utilities | $673 |
| Groceries | $550 |
| Transportation | $1,605 |
| Healthcare | $783 |
| Other goods and services | $1,253 |
| Estimated total | $7,683/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
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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