Last updated on October 7, 2026

Average rent in
Panama City, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Panama City rent stands today

    Panama City, FL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,700/month. Renters are paying about the same as last year, with no month-to-month change in rents recently.

  • Panama City sits 10.5% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, with 176 total rentals offering a modest market size for renters.

  • Price ranges

    Houses in Panama City run a median of $1,950/month while apartments sit at $1,300/month. Studios are around $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,386/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,250/month, covering multiple price points across property types and bedroom counts.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Rivercamps On Crooked Creek rents fell 55.3% year over year to $1,900/month across 16 rentals, and Lyndell Plantation dropped 50.6% to $1,900/month across 18 rentals. These declines contrast with the flat citywide trend and show localized market shifts.

Median rent

Median rent in Panama City

$1,700/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Panama City is $1,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 11% below the national average rent, or $200 less per month.

$1.28

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Panama City

176

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Panama City rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Panama City, FL

Average rent prices in Panama City have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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, FL

Rent prices in Panama City vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Panama City is $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Panama City run $1,386 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.

Listings

Studio

$1,500

69%

688%

1 bedroom

$1,386

1%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,250

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,850

35%

13%

4 bedroom

$2,300

No Change

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

69%

Last year

688%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,386

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,850

Last 30 days

35%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

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

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

Panama City

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by11%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,950
increased by3%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Panama City, FL is 13% lower than the median rent in Callaway, FL.

Discover rentals in Panama City, FL

6321 Lenawee St #C3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Panama City

6321 Lenawee St #C3, Panama City, FL 32404

2 beds

1 bath

$895

6321 Lenawee St #B3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Panama City

6321 Lenawee St #B3, Panama City, FL 32404

2 beds

1 bath

$900

6707 E Hwy 22 - Photo 1 of 1

16h ago

8.8

Very good

6707 E Hwy 22

6707 E Highway 22, Panama City, FL 32404

2 beds

1 bath

$950

6707 E Highway 22 #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Panama City

ResidentialLease, Panama City, FL

6707 E Highway 22 #A, Panama City, FL 32404

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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Frequently asked questions for Panama City, FL

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

How much is rent in Panama City?

The average rent in Panama City is $1,700 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Panama City?

Average rent prices in Panama City have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Panama City rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Panama City is 11% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $200 less per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Panama City?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Panama City are Old Orchard ($1,300/mo), Bunkers Cove ($1,470/mo), and Venetian Villas ($1,574/mo).

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

To comfortably afford rent in Panama City, you'd need to earn approximately $68,000/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?

December offers the best apartment hunting conditions in Panama City with the least competition from other renters and reduced demand. May typically sees the lowest rents while July has the highest, with about a 10% difference between peak and off-peak months.

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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