Last updated on November 4, 2026

Average rent in
Palmetto Bay, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Palmetto Bay, FL rent fell 31.1% year over year, with a current median of $3,099/month. Renters today are paying $1,401 less per month on average than last year, following a decline from the peak of $5,000/month in October 2025.

  • Vs. national rents

    Palmetto Bay runs roughly 1.6× the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier metro areas despite the recent cooldown in rents.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Palmetto Bay rent for $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,650/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,400/month, with 3-bedrooms at $3,900/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $7,150/month.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Houses rent for a median of $4,998/month, while apartments are $2,358/month. The inventory is mostly houses at 62.4%, with apartments making up 23.5%.

Median rent

Median rent in Palmetto Bay

$3,099/mo

decreased by31%

vs previous year

The average rent in Palmetto Bay is $3,099 per month as of October 2026. This is 63% above the national average rent, or $1,199 more per month.

$1.89

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Palmetto Bay

84

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Palmetto Bay rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Palmetto Bay, FL

Average rent prices in Palmetto Bay have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 31% 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 Palmetto Bay, FL

Rent prices in Palmetto Bay vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Palmetto Bay is $2,358, whereas a house costs $4,997. 1-bedroom apartments in Palmetto Bay run $1,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,467.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

No Change

No Change

1 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

6%

2 bedroom

$2,400

2%

20%

3 bedroom

$3,900

8%

7%

4 bedroom

$7,150

4%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

20%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,900

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,150

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Palmetto Bay, 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 Palmetto Bay, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Palmetto Bay and Country Walk by all bedroom counts and property types.

Palmetto Bay

Median rent price$3,099
increased by63%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,300
increased by74%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Palmetto Bay, FL is 6% lower than the median rent in Country Walk, FL.

Discover rentals in Palmetto Bay, FL

17255 Sw 95th Ave #K132 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Palmetto Bay

17255 Sw 95th Ave #K132, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

2 beds

1 bath

$1,750

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.
17255 Sw 95th Ave #356 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Palmetto Bay

17255 Sw 95th Ave #356, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

2 beds

1 bath

$1,850

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.
15389 S Dixie Hwy #34 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Palmetto Bay

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,900

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
15391 S Dixie Hwy 60 Hwy #60 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Palmetto Bay

Residential Lease, Palmetto Bay, FL

15391 S Dixie Hwy 60 Hwy #60, Palmetto Bay, FL 33157

2 beds

2 baths

$1,975

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 Palmetto Bay, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Palmetto Bay rental market.

How much is rent in Palmetto Bay?

The average rent in Palmetto Bay is $3,099 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Palmetto Bay?

Average rent prices in Palmetto Bay have increased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 31% since last year.

How does Palmetto Bay rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Palmetto Bay is 63% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,199 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Palmetto Bay?

To comfortably afford rent in Palmetto Bay, you'd need to earn approximately $124,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Palmetto Bay?

April and December offer the best rental deals in Palmetto Bay, with April seeing the lowest rents and December being the least competitive month. July has the highest rents, running approximately 26% higher than April prices.

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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