Cheap Apartments for Rent in Boca Raton, FL from $500 (386 Rentals)

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property at 265 SW 7th St

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

265 SW 7th St, Unit 2

265 SW 7th St
Boca RatonFL33432

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property at 10910 Diego Dr N

$1,295

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$1,295

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$1,295

Studio, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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10910 Diego Dr N

Boca RatonFL33498
property at 470 NW 20th St

$1,300

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$1,300

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$1,300

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

470 NW 20th St, Unit 304

470 NW 20th St
Boca RatonFL33431

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property at 450 NW 20th St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

450 NW 20th St, Unit 305

450 NW 20th St
Boca RatonFL33431
property at 490 NW 20th St

$1,400

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$1,400

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$1,400

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

490 NW 20th St, Unit 112

490 NW 20th St
Boca RatonFL33431

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property at 5501 NW 2nd Ave

$1,625

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$1,625

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$1,625

1 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

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5501 NW 2nd Ave, Unit 202

5501 NW 2nd Ave
Boca RatonFL33487

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property at 2005 Hythe a

$1,650

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$1,650

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2005 Hythe a, Unit 2005

2005 Hythe a
Boca RatonFL33434
property at 490 NW 20th St

$1,650

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$1,650

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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490 NW 20th St, Unit 210

490 NW 20th St
Boca RatonFL33431
property at 1271 NW 13th St

$1,750

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$1,750

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$1,750

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Jul 15

1271 NW 13th St, Unit 357E

1271 NW 13th St
Boca RatonFL33486

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Boca Raton, FL

Pricing Updated: 07/08/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Boca Raton, FL area range in price from $650 to $8,500 with an overall median price of $4,435. The three Boca Raton neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Boca Raton at $1,200, Polo Club at $1,650, and Boniellos Acres Le Lac at $1,845. Here is today’s list of the top 9 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Boca Raton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Boca Raton$3,520$1,200401
Polo Club$3,869$1,650224
Boniellos Acres Le Lac$3,998$1,845108
Blue Lakes$4,050$1,300102
Verde$4,255$1,5754
Mizner Park$4,383$1,20067
West Boca Raton$4,743$650143
Central Park$4,855$1,650235
Trieste at Boca Raton$6,250$1,6508

Cheapest Available Boca Raton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Boca Raton, FL is a Studio unit found at Villas by the Beach in the College Park neighborhood priced from $1,575. Deerfield East in the Shorewood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,602. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Boca Raton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Villas by the BeachSTUIDO AVAILABLEStudio,1BA$1,575
Deerfield East1 Beds1BR,1BA$1,602
Lime Tree Associates LLC1 Bedroom 1.5 Bath1BR,1BA$1,635
Boca BreakwaterStudio AStudio,1BA$1,650

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Boca Raton, FL

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Boca Raton area is the $0.67 price per square foot 240 SW 7th St Model at 240 SW 7th St, Unit 10 in the in the College Park neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Boca Raton apartment is the 460 NW 20th St Model at 460 NW 20th St, Unit 214 starting at $1,300 with a $0.87 price per square foot in the Blue Lakes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Boca Raton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
240 SW 7th St, Unit 10240 SW 7th St3BR,2BA$0.67
460 NW 20th St, Unit 214460 NW 20th St2BR,2BA$0.87
Reflections of Boca Del MarBimini Townhome2BR,2BA$1.87
255 SW 7th St, Unit 4255 SW 7th St3BR,2BA$0.92
Student | University Park4x4 Premium4BR,4BA$1.30
Addison PlacePebble Beach2BR,2BA$1.87
1845 Palm Cove Blvd, Unit verano1845 Palm Cove Blvd2BR,2BA$1.87
630 NW 7th Ave, Unit 3630 NW 7th Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
The Yard University2x2 Private Room2BR,2BA$1.65
450 NW 20th St, Unit 450 Nw 20th street unit 209450 NW 20th St2BR,2BA$1.33

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Boca Raton Overview

Boca Raton is a beautiful city that’s a showcase for 1920s Florida architecture. Residents can enjoy its great restaurants, lively arts scene, and spectacular beaches. The options in both upscale as well as affordable apartments in Boca Raton accommodates everyone from Florida Atlantic University students to billionaires.

Why live in Boca Raton, FL?

There are millions of reasons why life in Boca Raton apartments is incredible. Boca's beautiful beaches, wonderful architecture, a major university in Florida Atlantic, an informed and upscale citizenry, and excellent restaurants and nightspots are all part of the allure of this fantastic city.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Boca Raton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Boca Raton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Boca Raton is under $1,650.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Boca Raton?

The cheapest apartment in Boca Raton is Deerfield East which is listed at $1,602, while the average apartment in Boca Raton costs $4,435.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Boca Raton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 383 regular apartments in Boca Raton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Boca Raton?

Cheap apartments in Boca Raton have an average cost of $739 which is $3,696 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Boca Raton.

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