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property at 901 Russ Lake Dr

$850

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901 Russ Lake Dr

Panama CityFL32404
property at 7714 FL-22

$895

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7714 FL-22

Panama CityFL32404

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property at 2701 E 8th Ct

$975

2 Bedroom Rentals

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2701 E 8th Ct

Panama CityFL32401

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Bayside Villas
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$999 - $1,295
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$991 - $1,287
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Bayside Villas

1406 S Berthe AvePanama City, FL 32404
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property at 830 West St

$1,025

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830 West St

Panama CityFL32404
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Westwood Village
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$1,040 - $1,404
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$1,016 - $1,380
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$1,040 - $1,404
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Westwood Village

2203 Beck AvePanama City, FL 32405
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Panama City, FL

Pricing Updated: 04/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Panama City, 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 Panama City Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Panama City$2,300$85013
Pretty Bayou$2,400$90016
St Andrews$2,600$95019
SweetBay$2,700$9006

Cheapest Available Panama City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Panama City, FL is a 3 Beds unit found at The Arbors @ 15th in the Downtown Panama City neighborhood priced from $775. Cottages by the Bay has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Panama City apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Arbors @ 15thOakland3BR,2BA$775
Cottages by the BayStudioStudio,1BA$899
Cedar Trace Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Pinnacle at Hammock Place1x11BR,1BA$946
Tyndall Pointe Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Unit1BR,1BA$995
Westwood VillageThe Anise1BR,1BA$1,040
Stanford PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,046
Bayside VillasB22BR,2BA$1,099
Bay Front Apartments1 Bed, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,100

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Panama City, FL

As of April 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Panama City area is the $1.14 price per square foot Silver Bell Model at Arbor Trace Apartment Homes in the in the SweetBay neighborhood starting from $1,559. The second greatest value Panama City apartment is the TOWNHOME 1 Model at Ava Kay Townhomes starting at $1,690 with a $1.31 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Panama City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arbor Trace Apartment HomesSilver Bell2BR,2BA$1.14
Ava Kay TownhomesTOWNHOME 13BR,2BA$1.31
The Arbors @ 15thOakland3BR,2BA$0.66
North Bay LandingsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.20
Andrews Place Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.03
Pinnacle at Hammock Square2x22BR,2BA$1.07
Stanford PointeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.15
Tyndall Pointe Townhomes1 Bed 1 Bath Unit1BR,1BA$1.24
Pinnacle at Hammock Place1x11BR,1BA$1.29
Cedar Trace Apartments1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30

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Panama City Overview

Located snugly between the hubs of Tallahassee and Pensacola, apartments in Panama City are a great way to get to know Florida. Originally going by the clunky name Floriopolis, Panama City has since blossomed into a world-class destination worthy of its new moniker.

Why live in Panama City, FL?

From the gorgeous beaches to the exciting nightlife, Panama City is an idyllic slice of the Sunshine State. With a reasonable cost of living and an on-the-move economic growth rate, this Florida hot spot has been increasing in popularity in recent years with good measure. With a large number of industries including ship building and military calling the area home, Panama City apartments make an easy commute for those in the market for a new career and budding families.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Panama City Apartments

    How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Panama City Apartment?

    The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Panama City Apartment is $900 at Cedar Trace Apartments.

    What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Panama City Apartment for rent?

    Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Panama City is starting from $1,000 at Cedar Trace Apartments.

    What is the most affordable Panama City Three Bedroom Apartment?

    The best deal on a cheap Panama City Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Arbors @ 15th and starts from $775.

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