The Braxton
1000 Palm Place Dr NE,
Palm Bay, FL 32905
$1,225 - $2,195
1-3 Beds
Palm Bay
Palm Bay, FL
Area Guide
Brevard County’s largest city has it all
Suburban
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Peaceful
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Family-Friendly
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Growing
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Active
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Scenic
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Riverside
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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.
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Palm Bay, FL is $1,052 for a studio, $1,401 for one bedroom, $1,602 for two bedrooms, and $1,911 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palm Bay has decreased by -1.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,401/month
662 Sq Ft
House
$2,052/month
1,604 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,778/month
1,277 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,719/month
1,225 Sq Ft
Transportation
34
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
1
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
48
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
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
Public
Grades PK-6
696 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
586 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
798 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
583 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
506 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
920 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
2,007 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,854 Students
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
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 November 2025.