Pretty Bayou

Panama City, FL

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Pretty Bayou - Panama City, FL Area Guide

A peaceful community with waterfront views

Suburban Scenic Coastal Peaceful Convenient

Pretty Bayou is a tranquil community brimming with opportunities for water-based recreation. Residents enjoy access to the Grand Lagoon, North Bay, and Intracoastal Waterway, which all present fantastic options for boating, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, and stand-up paddleboarding.

Being predominantly residential, Pretty Bayou offers an array of houses and apartments available for rent, many of which boast waterfront views. Residents are typically drawn to Pretty Bayou for its peaceful atmosphere, natural beauty, and convenient location. The community sits just minutes away from Gulf Coast State College, Panama City Square, and Downtown Panama City, making Pretty Bayou a top choice for many commuters.

Rent Trends

As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Pretty Bayou is $1,364 for one bedroom, $1,610 for two bedrooms, and $1,525 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pretty Bayou has decreased by -4.1% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 709 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,364/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,035 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,610/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,323 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,525/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Very Drivable

Drivability

80 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

20 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

20 / 100

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

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 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.