Panama City

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Panama City, FL

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Located along Florida's Emerald Coast, Panama City combines coastal living with Southern hospitality. The rental market offers various options, with one-bedroom apartments averaging $1,215 per month, while three-bedroom homes average $1,879. Recent trends show some softening in rental rates, with one-bedroom units experiencing a 4.5% decrease year-over-year. Notable areas include historic St. Andrews, featuring a waterfront district and weekly farmers' market, and the downtown area with its expanding arts scene and local shops. The presence of Florida State University Panama City and Gulf Coast State College adds to the city's educational landscape.

Panama City's location on St. Andrews Bay provides year-round opportunities for water recreation and outdoor activities. The city spans 36 square miles, featuring public parks, marinas, and green spaces throughout the community. Tyndall Air Force Base, a significant presence in the area, is undergoing a $5.3 billion renovation project. Local events celebrate the region's maritime heritage, while restaurants throughout the city serve fresh seafood and Southern cuisine. Recent development projects continue to enhance the area while preserving Panama City's historic character as an important port city.

Rent Trends

As of November 2025, the average apartment rent in Panama City, FL is $847 for a studio, $1,216 for one bedroom, $1,488 for two bedrooms, and $1,822 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Panama City has decreased by -1.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,216/month
760 Sq Ft
House
$2,154/month
1,552 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,921/month
1,056 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,650/month
1,278 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Panama City, FL

Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

12

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

46

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

Hutchison Beach Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

621 Students

Deane Bozeman School

Public

Grades PK-12

1,619 Students

Callaway Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

511 Students

Bay Virtual Franchise

Public

Grades K-12

66 Students

Parker Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

496 Students

Deane Bozeman School

Public

Grades PK-12

1,619 Students

Bay Virtual Franchise

Public

Grades K-12

66 Students

Rutherford High School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,337 Students

Merritt Brown Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

701 Students

Jinks Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

570 Students

Deane Bozeman School

Public

Grades PK-12

1,619 Students

Bay Virtual Franchise

Public

Grades K-12

66 Students

Bay High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,255 Students

Rutherford High School

Public

Grades 6-12

1,337 Students

Rosenwald High School

Public

Grades PK & 6-12

345 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Science and Discovery Center of Northwest Florida
  • St. Andrews State Park

Airports

  • Northwest Florida Beaches 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.