Arbor Crossing at Mill Bayou
198 Mill Bayou Blvd,
Panama City, FL 32404
$1,449 - $2,110
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Panama City, FL
What is the average rent in Panama City, FL?
$1,199/month
Average Rent
760 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-5.5%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Panama City, FL is $1,199 per month. This is 27% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $832 per month for a studio, $1,199 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,486 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,786 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Panama City, FL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 5.5%, which averages out to $65 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Panama City, FL
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
6%
Below $700/month
27%
$700 - $1,000/month
44%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
21%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Panama City?
Based on current rent prices, St Andrews, Pretty Bayou and SweetBay are the most affordable neighborhoods in Panama City.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Panama City?
Based on current rent prices, SweetBay, Pretty Bayou and St Andrews are the most expensive neighborhoods in Panama City.
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Which Panama City neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Panama City with the most apartments available are Pretty Bayou, SweetBay and St Andrews .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Panama City, FL?
Because the average rent in Panama City is $1,199, you’ll want to make about $3,996 per month or $47,952 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 Panama City, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Panama City, 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.
Studio
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One Bedroom
$1,201/month
$1,430/month
Two Bedroom
$1,246/month
$1,620/month
Three Bedroom
$1,503/month
$2,040/month
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Royal American Companies
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The Gateway Companies
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71
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Woodruff Real Estate Services, LLC
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39
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6,010
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16
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Professional Management, Inc
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19
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12
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RPM
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RAM Partners
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.