Tortoise One
740-840 N Dixie Hwy,
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Studio - 2 Beds | $2,823 - $5,148
Rental Market Trends in West Palm Beach, FL
Updated September 2026
The average rent in West Palm Beach, FL is $2,169/month.
Rent in West Palm Beach is 30% higher than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the more expensive cities statewide.
$2,169/month
Average Rent
711 Sq Ft
Average Size
+3.5%
Change / Year
3,919
Available Apartments
West Palm Beach rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in West Palm Beach average $2,209 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in West Palm Beach average $2,169 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in West Palm Beach average $2,440 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in West Palm Beach average $3,967 or more per month.
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How much has average rent changed in West Palm Beach, FL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 3.5%, which averages out to $76 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
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Rent Ranges in West Palm Beach, FL
September 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
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0%
Below $700/month
7%
$700 - $1,000/month
28%
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26%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
39%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Palm Beach?
Based on current rent prices, Century Village Palm Beach, Cresthaven and Golden Lakes are the most affordable neighborhoods in West Palm Beach.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in West Palm Beach?
Based on current rent prices, Flagler-Waterfront District, Downtown West Palm Beach and North Palm Beach are the most expensive neighborhoods in West Palm Beach.
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Which West Palm Beach neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in West Palm Beach with the most apartments available are Downtown West Palm Beach, Century Village Palm Beach and Flagler-Waterfront District .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in West Palm Beach, FL?
Because the average rent in West Palm Beach is $2,169, you’ll want to make about $7,230 per month or $86,760 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 West Palm Beach, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare West Palm Beach, 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 West Palm Beach?
The average rent in West Palm Beach is $2,169 per month, which is 30.3% higher than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in West Palm Beach?
The average rent for a house in West Palm Beach, FL is $4,762 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in West Palm Beach?
The average rent for a townhome in West Palm Beach, FL is $2,627 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in West Palm Beach?
The average rent for a condo in West Palm Beach, FL is $1,976 per month.
Are rents going up or down in West Palm Beach?
Rents in West Palm Beach, FL are increasing, with prices up 3.5% year-over-year and $76 more per month.
What rent range is most common in West Palm Beach?
In West Palm Beach, FL, 39% of apartments fall above $2,000/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.