Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
West Palm Beach, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where West Palm Beach rent stands today

    West Palm Beach, FL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,300/month. Renters today are paying $305 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent unchanged recently.

  • West Palm Beach runs 21.1% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier of Florida metros with 1,041 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    In West Palm Beach, studios rent for $1,982/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,650/month, 2-bedrooms for $2,191/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,995/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $4,000/month. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom count across the city.

  • What you'll pay

    Houses have a median rent of $2,800/month while apartments rent for $1,950/month in West Palm Beach. This difference reflects the variation in rents by property type among total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in West Palm Beach

$2,300/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in West Palm Beach is $2,300 per month as of September 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $400 more per month.

$1.84

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Palm Beach

1,041

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Palm Beach rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in West Palm Beach, FL

Average rent prices in West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach, FL

Rent prices in West Palm Beach vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Palm Beach is $1,950, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in West Palm Beach run $1,675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,900.

Listings

Studio

$1,982

3%

13%

1 bedroom

$1,650

4%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,191

1%

9%

3 bedroom

$2,995

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$4,000

2%

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,982

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,191

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

9%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

22%

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

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

West Palm Beach

Median rent price$2,300
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by45%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Palm Beach, FL is 16% lower than the median rent in Boynton Beach, FL.

Discover rentals in West Palm Beach, FL

5130 Elmhurst Rd - Photo 1 of 1

17h ago

Townhouse for rent in West Palm Beach

Room - 5130 H

5130 Elmhurst Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33417

3 beds

1.5 baths

$880

716 21st St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Tamarind apartment for rent in West Palm Beach

1537 39th St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in West Palm Beach

1537 39st

1537 39th St, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

1 bed

1 bath

$1,000

179 Canterbury H #H - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

1d ago

Century Village condo for rent in West Palm Beach

179 Canterbury H #H, West Palm Beach, FL 33417

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,200

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Frequently asked questions for West Palm Beach, FL

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

How much is rent in West Palm Beach?

The average rent in West Palm Beach is $2,300 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Palm Beach?

Average rent prices in West Palm Beach have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does West Palm Beach rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Palm Beach is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in West Palm Beach?

The most affordable neighborhoods in West Palm Beach are Century Village ($1,400/mo), North Tamarind ($1,750/mo), and Golden Lakes ($1,850/mo).

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

To comfortably afford rent in West Palm Beach, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

December offers the best rental deals in West Palm Beach, with the lowest seasonal pricing and reduced competition among renters. May sees the highest rents, with roughly an 8% difference between peak and off-season pricing.

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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