
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Palm Beach, FL from $500 (149 Rentals)
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143 W 28th St

2400 Park Ave

5409 Pinewood Ave

905 19th St

1016 Douglass Ave

901 8th St

Sunset Place Apartments

Summit Center

2963 Genoa Pl
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1539 Magnolia Dr, Unit Studio apartment B

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11984 57th Rd N, Unit Efficiency A

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319 Kenilworth Blvd

726 21st St

131 E 27th St

Tennis Towers Apartments

506 18th St

820 21st St

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Turtle Cove

Casa Del Mar
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The Abbey At Northlake

Bella Lago Vista

413 N Sapodilla Ave

709 11th St

907 5th St

709 6th St

Uptown 22

Clear Lake Palms

Visions at Willow Pond

618 58th St, Unit A
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4209 S Olive Ave

919 Selkirk St

2708 Hinda Rd

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Palm Beach Preserve

Serrano Apartments

Royal St. George at the Villages Apartment Homes

Palo Verde

Veridian Shores

Villas at Palm Beach

Villa Monterrey Apartments
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805 3rd St

4283 Cocoanut Rd

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Vue at 1400

Village Place Apartment Homes

West Palm Lane Apartments

148 W 14th St

3201 Broadway, Unit 15

731 46th St

610 5th St

125 W 17th St
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West Palm Beach, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Palm Beach?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap West Palm Beach Studio Apartments | $2,384 | $1,100 | $3,599 |
| Cheap West Palm Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,230 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap West Palm Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,020 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap West Palm Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,604 | $1,395 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap West Palm Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $7,294 | $2,600 | $10,000+ |
| West Palm Beach 5 Bedroom Apartments | $17,188 | $10,000 | $10,000+ |
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West Palm Beach, FL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in West Palm Beach, FL
Pricing Updated: 06/22/2026Current apartment rentals in the West Palm Beach, FL area range in price from $1,000 to $50,000 with an overall median price of $9,508. The three West Palm Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Pinewood Lake at $1,395, Abbey Park at $1,395, and Forest Hill Village at $1,395. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for West Palm Beach Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood Lake | $2,190 | $1,395 | 34 |
| Abbey Park | $2,230 | $1,395 | 63 |
| Forest Hill Village | $2,230 | $1,395 | 52 |
| Cannongate | $2,319 | $1,395 | 73 |
| Cresthaven | $2,349 | $1,400 | 65 |
| Lake Mangonia | $2,454 | $1,350 | 71 |
| Palm Beach Lakes | $2,560 | $1,550 | 87 |
| Palm Club Village | $2,560 | $1,490 | 64 |
| Villages Of Palm Beach Lakes | $2,603 | $1,490 | 171 |
| Palm Club | $2,622 | $1,490 | 89 |
Cheapest Available West Palm Beach Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in West Palm Beach, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Malibu Bay in the Palm Beach Lakes neighborhood priced from $970. Lake Mangonia in the Spencer Lakes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,084. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Palm Beach apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Malibu Bay | 1Bedroom 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $970 |
| Lake Mangonia | Tamarind | 2BR,1BA | $1,084 |
| Sunset Place Apartments | 1 BR, 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,365 |
| The Gwendolyn Apartments | The Gwendolyn Apartments | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Summit Center | The Hampton | 1BR,1BA | $1,395 |
| Shadetree | The Hampton | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| Brandon Palm Springs | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,450 |
| 801 N Sapodilla Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1,457 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Palm Beach, FL
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the West Palm Beach area is the $1.58 price per square foot 4BR/3.0BA Model at Argos Santorini LLC in the in the Monteverde neighborhood starting from $2,995. The second greatest value West Palm Beach apartment is the Dahlia Model at Aviara On The Ave starting at $2,650 with a $1.63 price per square foot in the South Palm Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Palm Beach apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Argos Santorini LLC | 4BR/3.0BA | 4BR,3BA | $1.58 |
| Aviara On The Ave | Dahlia | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Maridadi West Palm Beach | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.61 |
| Lake Arjaro Apartments | REMODEL UNIT | 2BR,2BA | $1.67 |
| 531 Shady Pine Way, Unit 531-A1 Shady Pine | 531 Shady Pine Way | 2BR,2BA | $1.82 |
| Malibu Bay | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| 628 8th St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 803 Henrietta Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 801 N Sapodilla Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Lake Mangonia | Tamarind | 2BR,1BA | $1.57 |
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West Palm Beach Overview
Long known for its pristine white sand beaches and the calming waves that accompany them, West Palm Beach is considered one of the 'big three' cities in the southern Florida area, and is also the oldest municipality in the metropolitan Miami vicinity. On the rise in terms of economic growth and popularity, this Sunshine State hot spot with a wide variety of options in West Palm Beach apartments is a fantastic place to call home.
Why live in West Palm Beach, FL?
A small-scale city that's big on heart and opportunity, apartments in West Palm Beach represent a growing number of south Florida hot spots on the rise. While tourism accounts for a good deal of the city income base, West Palm Beach's close proximity to Miami and a number of other large municipalities make it an ideal commute for those desiring a big city job market while maintaining a cozy home life.
West Palm Beach, FLPopulation: 111,398
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Palm Beach Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in West Palm Beach?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in West Palm Beach is under $1,457.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in West Palm Beach?
The cheapest apartment in West Palm Beach is Malibu Bay which is listed at $970, while the average apartment in West Palm Beach costs $9,508.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in West Palm Beach?
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 59 regular apartments in West Palm Beach 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 West Palm Beach?
Cheap apartments in West Palm Beach have an average cost of $332 which is $9,176 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Palm Beach.
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