Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Panama City Neighborhood of Panama City, FL from $500 (16 Rentals)

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807 CHERRY St
1 Bedroom Apartments

807 CHERRY St

807 CHERRY StPanama City, FL 32401

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225 CHERRY St
Studio Apartments

225 CHERRY St

225 CHERRY StPanama City, FL 32401
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521 E BEACH Dr
Studio Apartments

521 E BEACH Dr

521 E BEACH DrPanama City, FL 32401
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814 Oak Ave
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

814 Oak Ave

814 Oak AvePanama City, FL 32401
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The Cove
Studio Apartments

The Cove

100 Cherry StPanama City, FL 32401
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205 E 2nd Ct
Studio Apartments

205 E 2nd Ct

205 E 2nd CtPanama City, FL 32401

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Foxwood
2 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Foxwood

1701 Hamilton AvePanama City, FL 32405
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My Place Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

My Place Apartments

801 W 13th StPanama City, FL 32401
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The Arbors @ 15th
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Arbors @ 15th

265 W 15th StPanama City, FL 32401
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Cheapest Available Downtown Panama City Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Panama City area of Panama City, FL is a Studio unit found at Northgate Terrace I priced from $925. Magnolia Cove Apartments and Marina has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,050. Here are the most affordable Downtown Panama City apartments for rent in Panama City, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Northgate Terrace IThe Kenley IIStudio,1BA$925
Magnolia Cove Apartments and Marina1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,050
The Arbors @ 15thMagnolia2BR,2BA$1,193
The Lory of Panama CityThe Spring1BR,1BA$1,200
The Kelly at 23rd Luxury ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,450

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Panama City, FL

As of January 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Panama City area is the $1.64 price per square foot Melrose Model at Foxwood in the in the Downtown Panama City neighborhood starting from $2,049. The second greatest value Downtown Panama City apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at Pointe Grand Panama City starting at $1,529 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Downtown Panama City neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Panama City apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
FoxwoodMelrose4BR,2BA$1.64
Pointe Grand Panama City2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.31
The Kelly at 23rd Luxury ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.94
The Lory of Panama CityThe Spring1BR,1BA$1.71
Magnolia Cove Apartments and Marina1 Bed New1BR,1BA$1.68
Northgate Terrace IThe Kenley IIStudio ,1BA$3.08

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Panama City Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Panama City?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Panama City is Magnolia Cove Apartments and Marina which is listed at $1,050, while the average apartment in Downtown Panama City costs $1,875.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Panama City?

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 5 regular apartments in Downtown Panama City 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 Downtown Panama City?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Panama City have an average cost of $181 which is $1,694 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Panama City.

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