Last updated on October 31, 2026

Average rent in
West Palm Beach, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    West Palm Beach, FL rent rose 2.0% year over year, with a current median of $2,295/month. Renters today are paying $45 more per month on average than last year despite a recent month-over-month decline of 1.5%.

  • West Palm Beach runs 20.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among pricier Florida metros with 1,030 total rentals available.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in West Palm Beach rent for about $2,018/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,650/month, 2-bedrooms $2,150/month, 3-bedrooms $3,000/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,495/month, covering a wide span of price points for different household sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Ibis Golf And Country Club rents rose 50.0% year over year to $10,500/month across 16 rentals, while Oakton Lakes saw a decline of 40.5% to $2,200/month. These shifts contrast with the citywide 2.0% rise, showing localized volatility in West Palm Beach.

Median rent

Median rent in West Palm Beach

$2,295/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Palm Beach is $2,295 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $395 more per month.

$1.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Palm Beach

1,030

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,994, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in West Palm Beach run $1,750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,995.

Listings

Studio

$2,017

No Change

6%

1 bedroom

$1,650

3%

3%

2 bedroom

$2,150

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$3,000

No Change

7%

4 bedroom

$4,495

No Change

17%

Studio

Average rent

$2,017

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,495

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

17%

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$2,295
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,799
increased by47%

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

1104 State St. - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8

Very good

1104 State St.

1104 State St, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

1–3 beds

1 bath

$950–$2,750

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.
716 21st St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

North Tamarind apartment for rent in West Palm Beach

1 bed

1 bath

$950

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.
885–887 7th St - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.2

Very good

885–887 7th St

885 7th St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Studio–5 beds

1–2 baths

$1,100–$3,000

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.
726 21st Street - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

7.9

Very good

726 21st Street

726 21st St, West Palm Beach, FL 33407

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

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.

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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 $2,295 per month as of October 31, 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 increased by 2% 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 $395 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 ($1,770/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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