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Boca Raton, FL

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Live the classic South Florida lifestyle in this legendary coastal community.

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Boca Raton combines coastal living with Mediterranean Revival architecture in Palm Beach County. This South Florida city, home to Florida Atlantic University, offers both natural beauty and modern conveniences. Two miles of Atlantic shoreline include Red Reef Park, where the Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex welcomes visitors to explore nature trails and observe sea turtle conservation efforts. Mizner Park anchors the downtown area with shopping, the Boca Raton Museum of Art, and an amphitheater hosting year-round performances. Current rental trends show average apartment prices ranging from $2,097 for studios to $5,023 for four-bedroom units, with most categories experiencing modest fluctuations over the past year.

The city's story began in the 1920s when architect Addison Mizner established his vision for a premier coastal destination. Today, Boca Raton features well-maintained communities and amenities, including the historic Boca Raton Resort. Town Center at Boca Raton provides indoor shopping options, while the city's parks system offers extensive recreational opportunities. The rental market includes properties throughout notable areas such as downtown, East Boca, and near Florida Atlantic University. Local building codes maintain the city's distinctive appearance, with restrictions on billboards and requirements for landscaping that enhance the community's appeal.

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Palm trees along the water

A sunny day at the beach in Boca Raton

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Boca Raton, FL is $2,096 for a studio, $2,291 for one bedroom, $2,988 for two bedrooms, and $3,902 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Boca Raton has increased by 0.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,291/month
769 Sq Ft
House
$8,060/month
2,194 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,080/month
1,143 Sq Ft
Townhome
$4,523/month
1,633 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

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Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

66

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School

Public

Grades K-12

1,325 Students

Sunrise Park Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

1,074 Students

Calusa Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

867 Students

Del Prado Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

712 Students

Waters Edge Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

700 Students

A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School

Public

Grades K-12

1,325 Students

Don Estridge High Tech Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,268 Students

Verde K-8

Public

Grades K-8

1,296 Students

Omni Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,128 Students

Loggers' Run Community Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,110 Students

A.D. Henderson University School & Fau High School

Public

Grades K-12

1,325 Students

Spanish River Community High School

Public

Grades 6-12

2,578 Students

West Boca Raton High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,271 Students

Boca Raton Community High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,973 Students

Olympic Heights Community High

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

2,602 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Children's Science Explorium
  • Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens
  • American Orchid Society Botanical Garden
  • Daggerwing Nature Center
  • Deerfield Beach Arboretum

Airports

  • Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International
  • Palm Beach International

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Living in Boca Raton

Restaurants

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Boca Raton is home to hundreds of fine dining, farm-to-table, seafood, local cafes, and every type of restaurant in between. Ristorante Sapori is a 28 star Zagat rated restaurant; amongst locals it is also a favorite dining location. Only the freshest of ingredients are located at this Italian eatery.

While Boca Raton, FL is home to numerous fine dining establishments, it does also cater to simple, down-to-earth good eateries. Saquella Cafe is a prime example of a popular brunch, lunch, and general hangout location. This fantastic cafe will make you into a loyal patron and also keep you happy that you moved to an apartment in Boca Raton, FL.

Shopping

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A trip to the Town Center at Boca Raton is a must-see weekend destination. The Town Center at Boca Raton houses a monumental list of stores. From Prada to the Gap and everything in between, this shopping center is a shopper's playground. No matter the time of year, at least one of the stores is having a blowout sale; this means that you can enjoy a great shopping experience, while saving a few dollars along the way! Mizner Park, Bloomingdale, and Neiman Marcus are just a few of the other high-end shopping centers that call Boca Raton, FL home. When you rent an apartment in Boca Raton you will be able to enjoy the luxury of walking a few palm tree lined streets over to shop 'till your heart's content.

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.