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Rental Market Trends in Palm Bay, FL

What is the average rent in Palm Bay, FL?

$1,403/month

Average Rent

646 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of December 2025, the average rent in Palm Bay, FL is $1,403 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,631/month, which means Palm Bay rent prices are 14% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Palm Bay, you can expect to pay about $1,017 per month for a studio, $1,403 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,614 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,902 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,017/month
313 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,403/month
646 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,614/month
910 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,902/month
1,167 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,048/month
426 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,673/month
1,057 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,959/month
1,438 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,273/month
1,918 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,639/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,995/month
1,601 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,550/month
1,047 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,926/month
1,452 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Palm Bay, FL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.6%, which averages out to $7 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Palm Bay, FL
Last Updated December 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Palm Bay, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
13% $700 - $1,000/month
35% $1,001 - $1,500/month
48% $1,501 - $2,000/month
4% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Palm Bay?

Based on current rent prices, Driskell Heights, The Shire and Palm Bay Colony are the most affordable neighborhoods in Palm Bay.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Driskell Heights
$1,734/month
895 Sq Ft
The Shire
$1,741/month
892 Sq Ft
Palm Bay Colony
$1,757/month
897 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Palm Bay?

Based on current rent prices, Palm Bay Colony, The Shire and Driskell Heights are the most expensive neighborhoods in Palm Bay.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Palm Bay Colony
$1,757/month
897 Sq Ft
The Shire
$1,741/month
892 Sq Ft
Driskell Heights
$1,734/month
895 Sq Ft

Which Palm Bay neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Palm Bay with the most apartments available are Driskell Heights, The Shire and Palm Bay Colony .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Driskell Heights
$1,734/month
895 Sq Ft
The Shire
$1,741/month
892 Sq Ft
Palm Bay Colony
$1,757/month
897 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Palm Bay, FL?

Because the average rent in Palm Bay is $1,403, you’ll want to make about $4,676 per month or $56,112 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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The Braxton

The Braxton

1000 Palm Place Dr NE,
Palm Bay, FL 32905

$1,245 - $2,195

1-3 Beds

Woodlake Village

Woodlake Village

1700 Woodlake Dr NE,
Palm Bay, FL 32905

$1,252 - $1,875

1-3 Beds

The Pointe at Palm Bay

The Pointe at Palm Bay

205 Valor Dr SE,
Palm Bay, FL 32909

$1,514 - $2,272

1-3 Beds

Madalyn Landing

Madalyn Landing

500 SW Malabar Rd,
Palm Bay, FL 32907

$1,371 - $2,419

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  • 14,278

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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