Last updated on November 13, 2026

Average rent in
Panama City Beach, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Panama City Beach, FL rent rose 8.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,052/month. Renters today are paying $152 more per month on average than last year despite a 4.8% month-over-month decline since the May peak of $2,350/month.

  • Panama City Beach runs 8.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a moderately priced coastal market with 112 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Panama City Beach rent for about $1,329/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,545/month, and 2-bedrooms near $2,000/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,150/month. The range reflects the diversity of bedroom sizes available to renters in this market.

Median rent

Median rent in Panama City Beach

$2,052/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Panama City Beach is $2,052 per month as of November 2026. This is 8% above the national average rent, or $152 more per month.

$1.64

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Panama City Beach

112

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Panama City 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 Panama City Beach, FL

Average rent prices in Panama City Beach have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 Panama City Beach, FL

Rent prices in Panama City Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Panama City Beach is $1,692, whereas a house costs $2,400. 1-bedroom apartments in Panama City Beach run $1,509 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,815.

Listings

Studio

$1,329

No Change

2%

1 bedroom

$1,545

10%

17%

2 bedroom

$2,000

5%

11%

3 bedroom

$2,300

4%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,150

5%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,329

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,545

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,150

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

El Centro Beach

Average rent

$1,775

Palmetto Trace

Average rent

$1,724

The Glades

Average rent

$1,950

Bahama Beach

Average rent

$1,545

Open Sands

Average rent

$2,000

Summer Breeze

Average rent

$1,699

Lakeside By The Gulf

Average rent

$1,900

Bid A Wee Beach

Average rent

$2,295

Gulf Highlands

Average rent

$1,842

Miramar Heights

Average rent

$2,100

Apartments

Average rent

$1,692

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

Condos

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

3%

Houses

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Panama City 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 Panama City Beach, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Panama City Beach and Callaway by all bedroom counts and property types.

Panama City Beach

Median rent price$2,052
increased by8%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,000
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Panama City Beach, FL is 3% higher than the median rent in Callaway, FL.

Discover rentals in Panama City Beach, FL

617 Gardenia Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

617 Gardenia Street

617 Gardenia St, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

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.
106 N El Centro Blvd #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

El Centro Beach house for rent in Panama City Beach

Residential, Panama City Beach, FL

106 N El Centro Blvd #B, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Price dropped $75Fees 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.
Edgewater Crossings - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3h ago

9.3

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Edgewater Crossings

204 Potters Bluff Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,342–$2,248

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.

Call

310 Malaga Pl #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Panama City Beach

310 Malaga Place - 1

310 Malaga Pl #1, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

2 beds

1 bath

$1,345

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.
8743 Thomas Drive - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

8743 Thomas Drive

8743 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

1–4 beds

1–3 baths

$1,378–$9,146

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.
3209 Swordfish Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Panama City Beach

ResidentialLease, Panama City Beach, FL

3209 Swordfish Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

4 beds

3.5 baths

$8,000

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.
17609 Front Beach Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Panama City Beach

4 beds

3 baths

$6,950

Price dropped $100Fees 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.
240 S Arnold Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

El Centro Beach townhouse for rent in Panama City Beach

3 beds

3 baths

$3,800

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.
Edgewater Crossings - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

3h ago

9.3

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Edgewater Crossings

204 Potters Bluff Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,342–$2,248

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.

Call

White Sands - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

4h ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

White Sands

302 Cabana Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,270–$2,018

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.

Call

Legends at Clara - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

55m ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Legends at Clara

900 Clara Ave, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,509–$1,895

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

Call

Vintage Lake Powell Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1h ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Vintage Lake Powell Apartments

24200 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,547–$3,434

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

Call

White Sands - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

4h ago

9.9

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

White Sands

302 Cabana Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,270–$2,018

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.

Call

17614 Front Beach Rd - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

1 bed

1 bath

$1,795

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.
Legends at Clara - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

55m ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Legends at Clara

900 Clara Ave, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,509–$1,895

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

Call

Vintage Lake Powell Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1h ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Vintage Lake Powell Apartments

24200 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,547–$3,434

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

Call

Legends at Clara - Photo 1 of 1
Highly rated
Rent special

55m ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Legends at Clara

900 Clara Ave, Panama City Beach, FL 32407

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,509–$1,895

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

Call

Vintage Lake Powell Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

1h ago

9.6

Excellent

Our team has verified this company

Verified

Vintage Lake Powell Apartments

24200 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$1,547–$3,434

Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

Call

824 Walsonham Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Panama City Beach

4 beds

3.5 baths

$2,900

Price dropped $300Fees 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.
17609 Front Beach Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Panama City Beach

4 beds

3 baths

$6,950

Price dropped $100Fees 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 Panama City Beach, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Panama City Beach rental market.

How much is rent in Panama City Beach?

The average rent in Panama City Beach is $2,052 per month as of November 7, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Panama City Beach?

Average rent prices in Panama City Beach have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Panama City Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Panama City Beach is 8% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $152 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Panama City Beach?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Panama City Beach are Bahama Beach ($1,545/mo), Summer Breeze ($1,699/mo), and Palmetto Trace ($1,724/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Panama City Beach?

To comfortably afford rent in Panama City Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $82,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

February offers the best rental deals in Panama City Beach, with rents running about 12% lower than August peak prices. November and December also see less competition among renters, making them favorable months for apartment hunting.

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).