
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Palm Bay, FL from $950 (113 Rentals)
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3221 Westminster Ave SE

Windwood Apartments

Indian River Flats

THE PARK AT PALM BAY

The Monroe on Monterey

Bottlebrush Apartments

2114 Henry St NE

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Malabar Lakes

1370 Cogan Dr
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421 Mercury Ave SE

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2505 Spence Dr NE, Unit B

1928 Agora Cir SE

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Ascent of Palm Bay

Woodlake Village

1300 Arlington Ln NE

The Braxton

1895 Convair St SE

Magnolia at Palm Bay

Madalyn Landing
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Westshore Palm Bay

1000 Pope St NW

1884 Agora Cir SE

1123 Tree Ridge Ln NE

1870 Agora Cir SE, Unit 201

1870 Agora Cir SE, Unit 202

1870 Agora Cir SE

Azara Palm Bay

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Meri Palm Bay

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Malabar Cove Apartments
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10X Harbour Bay

Aqua Palm Bay

Eastshore Palm Bay

The Pointe at Palm Bay

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Isla

119 Uleta Rd SE

2154 Henry St NE

2190 Forest Knoll Dr NE, Unit 207

Tides at Palm Bay

571 Degroodt Rd SW
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1623 Painter St SE

171 Chestnut Ave NE

The Pines Apartments

Palm Side Apartments

3412 Overlook Dr

2848 Shwonda Ave NE

4412 Overlook Dr

1641 Sunny Brook Ln

1419 Turkey Creek Dr NE

2508 Chatham Way 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 | $1,425 | $995 | $1,949 |
| Cheap Palm Bay 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,701 | $950 | $2,280 |
| Cheap Palm Bay 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,910 | $1,200 | $2,875 |
| Cheap Palm Bay 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,270 | $1,455 | $4,500 |
| Cheap Palm Bay 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,035 | $1,699 | $2,800 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Palm Bay, FL
Pricing Updated: 09/10/2026Current apartment rentals in the Palm Bay, FL area range in price from $995 to $30,313 with an overall median price of $1,827. 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 | $1,649 | $1,049 | 81 |
| South Cove | $1,865 | $995 | 380 |
Cheapest Available Palm Bay Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Palm Bay, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at THE PARK AT PALM BAY in the The Compound neighborhood priced from $1,049. The Monroe on Monterey in the South Cove neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,088. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Palm Bay apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PARK AT PALM BAY | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,049 |
| The Monroe on Monterey | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $1,088 |
| Meadowdale Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,099 |
| Malabar Lakes | Sanctuary | 2BR,2BA | $1,192 |
| Topaz Village | Flat | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Woodlake Village | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,240 |
| The Park at Topaz Tuscana | Venice | 1BR,1BA | $1,249 |
| Princeton Parc | Sand Dollar | 1BR,1BA | $1,265 |
| Windover Palms | B1 - 2 Bed / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,275 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palm Bay, FL
As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palm Bay area is the $1.04 price per square foot 3 Deluxe Model at Mode at Melbourne in the in the Melbourne neighborhood starting from $1,926. The second greatest value Palm Bay apartment is the Cali Model at Cypress Bay starting at $2,342 with a $1.28 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 | $1.04 |
| Cypress Bay | Cali | 4BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| Marin at Harvard | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| 10X Harbour Bay | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Bridgewater Pointe Apartments | 2x2 1150 sf | 2BR,2BA | $1.22 |
| Melbourne Commons | 2x2 Student Apartment | 2BR,2BA | $0.84 |
| Ascent of Palm Bay | Sanibel | 2BR,2BA | $1.26 |
| Azara Palm Bay | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| Mercury Cove Apartments | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.38 |
| Malabar Cove Apartments | Two Bedroom One Bath (b) | 2BR,1BA | $1.47 |
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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 $1,275.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Palm Bay?
The cheapest apartment in Palm Bay is THE PARK AT PALM BAY which is listed at $1,049, while the average apartment in Palm Bay costs $1,827.
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 269 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 $718 which is $1,109 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Palm Bay.
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