Last updated on June 17, 2026

Average rent in
West Palm Beach, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    West Palm Beach, FL rent slipped 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,250/month. Renters today are paying $38 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $2,500/month in mid-2024.

  • West Palm Beach rents run 15.4% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among U.S. metros with 1,180 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in West Palm Beach sit around $2,030/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,650/month, and 2-bedrooms around $2,100/month, with 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,000/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,950/month while apartments are at $2,000/month, offering a wide range of price points for renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Ironhorse rents fell 50.0% year over year to $3,500/month across 14 rentals. This decline stands out against the citywide 2.2% drop, marking a significant local cooldown in an otherwise moderate market.

Median rent

Median rent in West Palm Beach

$2,250/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Palm Beach is $2,250 per month as of June 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.

$1.83

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Palm Beach

1,180

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in West Palm Beach run $1,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,000.

Listings

Studio

$2,030

3%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,650

2%

No Change

2 bedroom

$2,100

2%

3%

3 bedroom

$2,995

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$4,000

No Change

5%

Studio

Average rent

$2,030

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

5%

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$2,250
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,750
increased by41%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in West Palm Beach, FL is 18% lower than the median rent in Boynton Beach, FL.

Discover rentals in West Palm Beach, FL

5d+ ago

North Palm Beach condo for rent in West Palm Beach

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508 57th St #2B, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

1 bed

1 bath

$995

Condo for rent

726 21st Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.3

Very good

726 21st Street

726 21st St, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

Apartment for rent

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

5d+ 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

Condo for rent

Age restricted

5d+ ago

Century Village condo for rent in West Palm Beach

Condominium - West Palm Beach, FL

114 Norwich E, West Palm Beach, FL 33417

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

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 $2,250 per month as of June 13, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Palm Beach?

Average rent prices in West Palm Beach have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

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

Rent in West Palm Beach is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 ($1,800/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 $90,000/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?

West Palm Beach's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,200 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions in Florida's largest city in Palm Beach County.

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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