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Rental Market Trends in Panama City, FL

What is the average rent in Panama City, FL?

$1,250/month

Average Rent

723 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.6%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Panama City, FL is $1,250 per month. This is 24% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Panama City more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Panama City, you can expect to pay about $845 per month for a studio, $1,250 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,511 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,899 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$845/month
353 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,250/month
723 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,511/month
1,028 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,899/month
1,246 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,585/month
907 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,168/month
1,496 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,612/month
2,035 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,478/month
721 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,092/month
1,210 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,144/month
531 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,516/month
1,002 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,977/month
1,388 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Panama City, 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 Panama City, FL
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Panama City, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
6% Below $700/month
30% $700 - $1,000/month
32% $1,001 - $1,500/month
30% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Panama City?

Based on current rent prices, SweetBay and Pretty Bayou" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Panama City.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
SweetBay
$1,419/month
667 Sq Ft
Pretty Bayou
$1,424/month
691 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Panama City?

Based on current rent prices, Pretty Bayou and SweetBay" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Panama City.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Pretty Bayou
$1,424/month
691 Sq Ft
SweetBay
$1,419/month
667 Sq Ft

Which Panama City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Panama City with the most apartments available are Pretty Bayou and SweetBay" .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Pretty Bayou
$1,424/month
691 Sq Ft
SweetBay
$1,419/month
667 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Panama City, FL?

Because the average rent in Panama City is $1,250, you’ll want to make about $4,166 per month or $49,992 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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Apartment Averages

SweetBay

Panama City, FL

Pretty Bayou

Panama City, FL

Studio
-
-
One Bedroom
$1,599/month
$1,338/month
Two Bedroom
$1,861/month
$1,650/month
Three Bedroom
$2,422/month
$1,781/month
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Apartment communities in Panama City we think you'll love

Arbor Crossing at Mill Bayou

Arbor Crossing at Mill Bayou

198 Mill Bayou Blvd,
Panama City, FL 32404

1-3 Beds | $1,495 - $2,110

Arbor Landing Mill Bayou

Arbor Landing Mill Bayou

4201 SR 390,
Panama City, FL 32404

1-3 Beds | $1,410 - $2,070

Exchange at North Bay

Exchange at North Bay

3625 Frankford Ave,
Panama City, FL 32405

1-3 Beds | $1,275 - $2,479

Emerald Park

Emerald Park

8604 Whelch Dr,
Panama City, FL 32408

1-3 Beds | $1,300 - $2,750

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  • 7

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  • 911,260

    Units

  • 848

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3 Communities in Panama City
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Royal American Companies
  • 23

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  • 3,096

    Units

  • 18

    Cities

3 Communities in Panama City
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The Gateway Companies
  • 63

    Communities

  • 9,124

    Units

  • 50

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2 Communities in Panama City
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Woodruff Real Estate Services, LLC
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    Communities

  • 6,086

    Units

  • 17

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2 Communities in Panama City
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RPM
  • 615

    Communities

  • 163,556

    Units

  • 243

    Cities

1 Community in Panama City
RAM Partners
RAM Partners
  • 293

    Communities

  • 76,442

    Units

  • 169

    Cities

1 Community in Panama City
MAA
MAA
  • 288

    Communities

  • 100,362

    Units

  • 113

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1 Community in Panama City

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† 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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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