
Cheap Apartments for Rent in West Palm Beach, FL from $500 (142 Rentals)
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1104 State St

505 Malverne Rd

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417 Mayflower Rd, Unit Upper

Summit Center

Sunset Place Apartments

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371 Macy St, Unit Macy

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11984 57th Rd N, Unit Efficiency A

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1539 Magnolia Dr, Unit Studio apartment B

315 Pine Terrace
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St. Andrews Palm Beach

709 6th St

4953 Gun Club Rd

1800 Pinehurst Dr

709 11th St

506 18th St

820 21st St

Villas at Palm Beach

907 5th St

Casa Del Mar
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Tennis Towers Apartments

Uptown 22

413 N Sapodilla Ave

Clear Lake Palms

West Palm Lane Apartments

Villa Monterrey Apartments

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Palm Beach Preserve

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Turtle Cove

Palo Verde

The Reserve and The Park at Riverbridge
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4707 Garden Ave

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430 Roseland Dr, Unit 3

Royal St. George at the Villages Apartment Homes

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The Abbey At Northlake

Visions at Willow Pond

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Parc500 Apartment Homes

1151 Lake Terry Dr

4209 S Olive Ave

2400 Park Ave

Georgian Gardens-55+ Senior Living
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West Palm Beach Villas

Lakeside Commons

Royal Poinciana

Presidents Walk

Mickens Apartments

2830 Avenue S

Belmont on Parker

The Courtyards on Flagler

Silver Palm Place

The Villas at Emerald Dunes
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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 | $2,375 | $1,100 | $3,599 |
| Cheap West Palm Beach 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,339 | $950 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap West Palm Beach 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,739 | $1,325 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap West Palm Beach 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,387 | $1,000 | $10,000+ |
| Cheap West Palm Beach 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,857 | $2,400 | $10,000+ |
| West Palm Beach 5 Bedroom Apartments | $24,540 | $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: 08/07/2026Current apartment rentals in the West Palm Beach, FL area range in price from $950 to $36,000 with an overall median price of $2,476. The three West Palm Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Parker Ridge at $1,650, Palm Beach Shores at $1,770, and Southwest West Palm Beach at $1,800. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Ridge | $1,650 | $1,100 | 8 |
| Palm Beach Shores | $1,770 | $1,700 | 2 |
| Southwest West Palm Beach | $1,800 | $1,100 | 12 |
| Pinewood Lake | $1,932 | $1,355 | 32 |
| Abbey Park | $1,963 | $1,355 | 64 |
| Forest Hill Village | $1,980 | $1,355 | 54 |
| Cannongate | $1,988 | $1,355 | 77 |
| Lake Clarke Shores | $2,039 | $1,115 | 91 |
| Cresthaven | $2,042 | $1,325 | 74 |
| Palm Beach Lakes | $2,042 | $1,575 | 67 |
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 West Palm Beach neighborhood priced from $1,071. Lake Mangonia in the West Palm Beach 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malibu Bay | 1Bedroom 1Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,071 |
| Lake Mangonia | Tamarind | 2BR,1BA | $1,084 |
| Sunset Place Apartments | 1 BR, 1 BTH | 1BR,1BA | $1,365 |
| Summit Center | The Hampton Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,380 |
| The Gwendolyn Apartments | The Gwendolyn Apartments | Studio,1BA | $1,395 |
| Brandon Palm Springs Apartment Homes | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $1,399 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Palm Beach, FL
As of August 08, 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 3BR/2.0BA Model at Arion Whispering Palms LLC starting at $2,850 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Villagewalk 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argos Santorini LLC | 4BR/3.0BA | 4BR,3BA | $1.58 |
| Arion Whispering Palms LLC | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Aviara On The Ave | Dahlia | 2BR,2BA | $1.63 |
| Malibu Bay | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.68 |
| Palm Ridge Apartments | 2 BED 1 BATH | 2BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| Rex Haven Apartments | 2x2 850 | 2BR,2BA | $1.75 |
| 628 8th St | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 803 Henrietta Ave | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $1.76 |
| 4655 Wellman Trl, Unit 202 | 4655 Wellman Trl | 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
Ranked #269
in US Census Population by City
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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 $1,399.
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 $1,071, while the average apartment in West Palm Beach costs $2,476.
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 72 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 $253 which is $2,223 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Palm Beach.
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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals
Written by: Robin Stewart
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There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.