Last updated on September 8, 2026

Average rent in
Palm Beach, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Palm Beach, FL rent fell 13.6% year over year, with a current median of $9,500/month. Renters today are paying $644 less per month on average than last year, showing a cooldown in this high-end market.

  • Vs. national rents

    Palm Beach rents run roughly 5× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the priciest U.S. metros. The market is small with 91 total rentals, mostly condos and houses.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Palm Beach rent for $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms for $3,500/month, and 2-bedrooms for $9,750/month, with 3-bedrooms at $25,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $17,500/month. The 2-bedroom median reflects the most common unit size, comprising 50.5% of rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Ibis Isle rents fell 81.6% year over year to $2,575/month across 14 rentals, with Breakers Row down 69.3% to $3,835/month. These declines far exceed the citywide 13.6% drop in Palm Beach, FL.

Median rent

Median rent in Palm Beach

$9,500/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Palm Beach is $9,500 per month as of September 2026. This is 400% above the national average rent, or $7,600 more per month.

$6.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Palm Beach

91

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Palm Beach rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Palm Beach, FL

Average rent prices in Palm Beach have decreased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Palm Beach, FL

Rent prices in Palm Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Palm Beach is $7,125, whereas a house costs $39,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Palm Beach run $2,900 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $13,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

No Change

31%

1 bedroom

$3,500

9%

9%

2 bedroom

$9,750

8%

No Change

3 bedroom

$25,000

1%

7%

4 bedroom

$17,500

8%

52%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last year

31%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$9,750

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$25,000

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$17,500

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

52%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Palm Beach, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Palm Beach, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Palm Beach and Greenacres by all bedroom counts and property types.

Palm Beach

Median rent price$9,500
increased by400%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Palm Beach, FL is 296% higher than the median rent in Greenacres, FL.

Discover rentals in Palm Beach, FL

Market Homes - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.7

Very good

Market Homes

123 Worth Ave, Palm Beach, FL 33480

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$520–$4,020

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 7

2565 S Ocean Blvd #208 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Palm Beach

2565 S Ocean Blvd #208, Palm Beach, FL 33480

1 bed

1 bath

$2,200

Condo for rent

2545 S Ocean Blvd #303 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Palm Beach

Residential Lease, Palm Beach, FL

2545 S Ocean Blvd #303, Palm Beach, FL 33480

1 bed

1 bath

$2,200

Condo for rent

3540 S Ocean Blvd #303 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Palm Beach

3540 S Ocean Blvd #303, Palm Beach, FL 33480

2 beds

2 baths

$2,700

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Palm Beach, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Palm Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Palm Beach?

The average rent in Palm Beach is $9,500 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Palm Beach?

Average rent prices in Palm Beach have decreased by 14% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Palm Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Palm Beach is 400% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $7,600 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Palm Beach?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Palm Beach are Ibis Isle ($2,575/mo), Breakers Row ($3,835/mo), and Casa Del Lago ($15,000/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Palm Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Palm Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $380,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Palm Beach?

December offers the best rental deals in Palm Beach, with rents running about 19.6% lower than the January peak season.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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