
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Palm Bay, FL from $700 (115 Rentals)
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942 Chace Ln NE

Indian River Flats

Windwood Apartments

Park at Palm Bay Apartments

Palm Side Apartments

1620 Bottlebrush Dr

2114 Henry St NE

1961 Convair St SE

The Monroe on Monterey
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1370 Cogan Dr

Magnolia at Palm Bay

Woodlake Village

The Braxton

421 Mercury Ave SE

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Ascent of Palm Bay

Azara Palm Bay

1700 Bottlebrush Dr

2131 Washington St NE

1748 Wipperman Ave NE, Unit B
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1895 Convair St SE

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10X Harbour Bay

1000 Pope St NW

499 Thor Ave SE

1884 Agora Cir SE, Unit 102

1884 Agora Cir SE, Unit 203

2181 Agora Cir SE

2358 Port Malabar Blvd NE

Eastshore Palm Bay

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Meri Palm Bay
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Malabar Lakes

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Malabar Cove Apartments

Madalyn Landing

Aqua Palm Bay

Westshore Palm Bay

The Pointe at Palm Bay

585 El Dorado Ave SE

701 Airoso Rd SE

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Isla

Tides at Palm Bay
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567 Poplar St SE

The Pines Apartments

1199 Jordan Ct NE

1894 Coco Plum St NE

1533 Richards Dr NE, Unit Rear Unit, Unit Rear Unit

987 Sonesta Ave NE

1836 Big Cypress St NE

2522 Amberly Rd NE

2160 Forest Knoll Dr NE

993 Sonesta Ave NE
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Palm Bay, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Palm Bay?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Palm Bay Studio Apartments | $1,438 | $920 | $2,129 |
| Cheap Palm Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,587 | $1,046 | $2,091 |
| Cheap Palm Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,820 | $1,120 | $2,800 |
| Cheap Palm Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,296 | $1,453 | $4,789 |
| Cheap Palm Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,141 | $1,899 | $2,800 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Palm Bay, FL
Pricing Updated: 04/27/2026Current apartment rentals in the Palm Bay, FL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Palm Bay Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Compound | $1,899 | $1,046 | 24 |
| South Cove | $15,205 | $920 | 154 |
Cheapest Available Palm Bay Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Palm Bay, FL is a Studio unit found at Indian River Flats in the South Cove neighborhood priced from $920. Riverview Apartments in the Coastal Brevard neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Palm Bay apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River Flats | Coral | Studio,1BA | $920 |
| Riverview Apartments | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| Topaz Village | Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Meadowdale Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,224 |
| Magnolia at Palm Bay | Atlas | 1BR,1BA | $1,234 |
| The Braxton | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,235 |
| Woodlake Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
| The Monroe on Monterey | A3R | 1BR,1BA | $1,247 |
| Azara Palm Bay | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1,269 |
| The Park at Topaz Tuscana | Venice | 1BR,1BA | $1,299 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palm Bay, FL
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palm Bay area is the $1.16 price per square foot 3 Deluxe Model at Mode at Melbourne in the in the Coastal Brevard neighborhood starting from $2,151. The second greatest value Palm Bay apartment is the Cali Model at Cypress Bay starting at $2,322 with a $1.27 price per square foot in the Coastal Brevard neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palm Bay apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mode at Melbourne | 3 Deluxe | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
| Cypress Bay | Cali | 4BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Amore Village Townhomes | Palm A | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.50 |
| Malabar Cove Apartments | Three Bedroom Two Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.31 |
| Marin at Harvard | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Lake in the Woods Apartments | The Worthington | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.49 |
| Melbourne Commons | 2x2 Student Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| Ascent of Palm Bay | Sanibel | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
| Azara Palm Bay | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Mercury Cove Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palm Bay Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Palm Bay?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Palm Bay is under $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palm Bay?
The cheapest apartment in Palm Bay is Meadowdale Apartments which is listed at $1,224, while the average apartment in Palm Bay costs $8,552.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Palm Bay?
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 7 regular apartments in Palm Bay 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 Palm Bay?
Cheap apartments in Palm Bay have an average cost of $1,014 which is $7,538 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palm Bay.
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