Palm Bay

Enjoy a day on the Indian River, minutes from Port Malabar.
Aerial waterfront proprerty by the community pool in Emerald Lakes.
Fishing at dawn at Castaway Point Park along the indian river.
Palm Bay's bike trails with jumps & obstacles through the woods at Grapefruit Trails.
A unique, big fish styled mailbox in the city of Palm Bay.

Palm Bay, FL Area Guide

Brevard County’s largest city has it all

Suburban Peaceful Family-Friendly Growing Active Scenic Riverside

Palm Bay, Florida combines suburban living with natural beauty along the Space Coast. Nestled where Turkey Creek meets the Indian River, this growing city features established neighborhoods and newer developments. The northeastern section includes the historic district, while residential areas extend westward beyond Interstate 95. One-bedroom apartments average $878, with two-bedroom units around $1,152.

The Turkey Creek Sanctuary offers walking trails and wildlife viewing opportunities, providing a peaceful retreat within the city limits. Fred Poppe Regional Park serves as a central recreation destination with sports facilities and community amenities. Palm Bay's technology sector continues to expand, with L3Harris Technologies among the major employers in the area. The city balances residential growth with environmental conservation, maintaining numerous community parks throughout its neighborhoods. Local history buffs might appreciate knowing that the area's early development centered around Tillman's Wharf, an important agricultural shipping point on the Indian River during the 1870s.

Explore the City

Fishing at dawn at Castaway Point Park along the indian river.

Palm Bay's bike trails with jumps & obstacles through the woods at Grapefruit Trails.

A unique, big fish styled mailbox in the city of Palm Bay.

A rural, but suburban spirited home with a large backyard.

Lady walking dog along the Indian River at Castaway Point Park.

Perky egret at Castaway Point Park.

Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Palm Bay, FL is $1,080 for a studio, $1,409 for one bedroom, $1,572 for two bedrooms, and $1,873 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palm Bay has decreased by -1.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,409/month
663 Sq Ft
House
$2,106/month
1,640 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,677/month
1,194 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,727/month
1,233 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Palm Bay, FL is for everyday living.

Car-Dependent

34 / 100

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

Minimal Transit

1 / 100

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

Somewhat Bikeable

48 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Riviera Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Palm Bay Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Lockmar Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Columbia Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Westside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Turkey Creek Sanctuary (Margaret Hames Nature Center)
  • Malabar Scrub Sanctuary
  • Florida Tech Botanical Garden
  • Goode Park
  • Erna Nixon Nature Center

Airports

  • Melbourne Orlando 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.