Last updated on October 23, 2026

Average rent in
Palm Beach, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Palm Beach, FL rent slipped 10.0% year over year, with a current median of $9,000/month. Renters today are paying $1,785 less per month on average than last year, despite an 11.1% increase month over month in October 2026.

  • Vs. national rents

    Palm Beach is 373.7% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. This positions Palm Beach, FL as a high-tier rental market with a limited supply of total rentals, totaling 96 units.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Palm Beach rent for $3,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $4,750/month, 2-bedrooms for $9,000/month, 3-bedrooms for $30,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $65,000/month. These figures reflect a wide range of rental options by bedroom count.

  • Price ranges

    Houses rent for $40,000/month while apartments have a median rent of $2,125/month. Apartments make up 14.4% of total rentals, condos 67.2%, and houses 17.9%, covering a broad price spectrum by property type.

Median rent

Median rent in Palm Beach

$9,000/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Palm Beach is $9,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 374% above the national average rent, or $7,100 more per month.

$5.92

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Palm Beach

96

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Palm Beach rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%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 increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 10% 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 $2,125, whereas a house costs $40,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Palm Beach run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.

Listings

Studio

$3,200

9%

94%

1 bedroom

$4,750

36%

6%

2 bedroom

$9,000

5%

10%

3 bedroom

$30,000

No Change

50%

4 bedroom

$65,000

18%

18%

Studio

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

94%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$4,750

Last 30 days

36%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$9,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$30,000

Last year

50%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$65,000

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

18%

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$9,000
increased by374%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,250
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Palm Beach, FL is 300% higher than the median rent in Greenacres, FL.

Discover rentals in Palm Beach, FL

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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4500 S Ocean Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Palm Beach

1 bed

1 bath

$2,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3450 S Ocean Blvd #520 - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Condo for rent in Palm Beach

3450 S Ocean Blvd #520, Palm Beach, FL 33480

1 bed

1.5 baths

$2,650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
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

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $9,000 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Palm Beach?

Average rent prices in Palm Beach have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Palm Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Palm Beach is 374% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $7,100 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Palm Beach?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Palm Beach are Ibis Isle ($2,500/mo), Breakers Row ($4,208/mo), and Casa Del Lago ($16,900/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 $360,000/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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