Last updated on August 2, 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. Month over month, rent increased 1.3%, showing an upward movement in the market.

  • West Palm Beach rents run 18.6% more expensive than the $1,940/month national median, positioning it as a pricier coastal metro with 1,023 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    In West Palm Beach, studios rent for about $1,965/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,650/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,175/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,900/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $4,000/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom options available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Ibis Golf And Country Club rents rose 57.1% year over year to $11,000/month across 17 rentals, and Cityplace increased 29.0% to $4,000/month. These gains contrast with the citywide flat trend, showing localized price surges.

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 August 2026. This is 19% above the national average rent, or $360 more per month.

$1.85

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Palm Beach

1,023

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West 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 West Palm Beach, FL

Average rent prices in West Palm Beach have increased by 1% 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 $2,000, whereas a house costs $2,822. 1-bedroom apartments in West Palm Beach run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,999.

Listings

Studio

$1,965

No Change

11%

1 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,175

No Change

5%

3 bedroom

$2,900

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$4,000

No Change

21%

Studio

Average rent

$1,965

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,175

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

21%

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 by19%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by42%

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

146 Plumage Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in West Palm Beach

Two story home.

146 Plumage Ln, West Palm Beach, FL 33415

5 beds

3 baths

$800

House for rent

Available Nov 18

716 21st St #3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Tamarind apartment for rent in West Palm Beach

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 23

716 21st St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Tamarind apartment for rent in West Palm Beach

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 23

89 Berkshire D #89 - Photo 1 of 1
Age restricted

5d+ ago

Century Village condo for rent in West Palm Beach

CONDOS - West Palm Beach, FL

89 Berkshire D #89, West Palm Beach, FL 33417

1 bed

1 bath

$1,050

Condo for rent

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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 August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Palm Beach?

Average rent prices in West Palm Beach have increased by 1% 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 19% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $360 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in West Palm Beach average around $1,710/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,150/month, both down from last year.

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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