Tides at Palm Bay
2485 Port Malabar Blvd NE,
Palm Bay, FL 32905
Studio - 3 Beds | $1,564 - $4,500
Rental Market Trends in Palm Bay, FL
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Palm Bay, FL is $1,492/month.
Rent in Palm Bay is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,664/month.
$1,492/month
Average Rent
681 Sq Ft
Average Size
-0.4%
Change / Year
1,594
Available Apartments
Palm Bay rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Palm Bay average $1,167 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Palm Bay average $1,492 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Palm Bay average $1,664 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Palm Bay average $1,970 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in Palm Bay, FL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $5 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Palm Bay, FL
September 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
7%
$700 - $1,000/month
41%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
41%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
11%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Palm Bay, FL?
Because the average rent in Palm Bay is $1,492, you’ll want to make about $4,973 per month or $59,676 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.
How does Palm Bay, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Palm Bay, FL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Palm Bay?
The average rent in Palm Bay is $1,492 per month, which is 10.3% lower than the national average of $1,664.
What is the average rent for a house in Palm Bay?
The average rent for a house in Palm Bay, FL is $1,984 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Palm Bay?
The average rent for a townhome in Palm Bay, FL is $1,625 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Palm Bay?
Rents in Palm Bay, FL are decreasing, with prices down 0.4% year-over-year and $5 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Palm Bay?
In Palm Bay, FL, 41% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.