The Spruce
2585 Spruce Ave,
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
$1,718 - $4,102
1-3 Beds
Northwood
West Palm Beach, FL
Northwood - West Palm Beach, FL Area Guide
Resort-like living in a historic neighborhood near Downtown West Palm Beach
Golf
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Great Location
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Laid-Back
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Historic
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Northwood is a beautiful, historic neighborhood located four miles north of Downtown West Palm Beach. The neighborhood is located between Lake Magnolia and Lake Worth Lagoon, and palm trees dot the streets, creating a laid-back atmosphere. Known for its beautiful architecture, Northwood features rentals in every style including modern apartments, luxury condos, and Mediterranean-style and Mission-style houses. Although residents appreciate living within minutes of downtown’s amenities, Northwood Village has plenty to offer. This charming commercial hub is filled with locally owned boutiques, art galleries, tea houses, and eateries serving everything from seafood to vegan fare. The mild climate allows year-round outdoor activities at nearby beaches, waterways, and golf courses like Palm Beach Country Club.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Northwood is $1,098 for a studio, $1,949 for one bedroom, $2,613 for two bedrooms, and $3,046 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northwood has increased by 0.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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505 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,098/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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556 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,949/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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933 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,613/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,272 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,046/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Northwood - West Palm Beach, FL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Northwood - West Palm Beach, FL offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Fair Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
40
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Northwood - West Palm Beach, FL provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
60
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
30
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Northwood - West Palm Beach, FL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
30
/ 100
Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
30
/ 100
Fairly Noisy
Quiet Score
60
/ 100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
- Four Arts Gardens
- South Florida Science Museum
- Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park
- Mounts Botanical Garden
Airports
- Palm Beach International
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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 February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.