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property at 4762 Canal Rd

4762 Canal Rd

West Palm BeachFL33415
property at 608 5th St

608 5th St

West Palm BeachFL33401
property at 217 Butler St

217 Butler St

West Palm BeachFL33407
property at 3718 Henry Ave

3718 Henry Ave

West Palm BeachFL33405
property at 2565 Meadow Rd

2565 Meadow Rd

West Palm BeachFL33406
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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: 10/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the West Palm Beach, FL area range in price from $1,000 to $29,956 with an overall median price of $7,181. The three West Palm Beach neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Northwood Village at $1,595, Baywinds at $1,321, and Golden Lakes at $1,321. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for West Palm Beach Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Northwood Village$1,950$1,5959
Baywinds$2,000$1,32162
Golden Lakes$2,030$1,32133
Pleasant City$2,199$1,35011
Pinewood Lake$2,424$1,35042
Cannongate$2,466$1,44480
Emerald Dunes$2,547$1,20083
Vista Center$2,547$1,200116
Cresthaven$2,552$1,35078
Oakton Lakes$2,569$1,32168

Cheapest Available West Palm Beach Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in West Palm Beach, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Lake Mangonia in the Spencer Lakes neighborhood priced from $1,084. Malibu Bay in the Palm Beach Lakes neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,197. Here is today’s list of the most affordable West Palm Beach apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lake MangoniaTamarind2BR,1BA$1,084
Malibu Bay1Bedroom 1Bath1BR,1BA$1,197
St. Andrews Palm BeachPalmer1BR,1BA$1,321
Sunset Place Apartments1 BR, 1 BTH1BR,1BA$1,365
The Gwendolyn ApartmentsThe Gwendolyn ApartmentsStudio,1BA$1,445
Chateaux Apartments1x1 7001BR,1BA$1,450
Villa Monterrey Apartments1x1 7001BR,1BA$1,450
Uptown 221 Bed 1 Bath (510 Sq. Ft.)1BR,1BA$1,500

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Palm Beach, FL

As of October 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the West Palm Beach area is the $1.41 price per square foot Upstairs Corner - Floridian Unit Model at Maridadi West Palm Beach in the in the Villages Of Palm Beach Lakes neighborhood starting from $2,250. The second greatest value West Palm Beach apartment is the The Abbey Model at Melrose Apartments starting at $2,275 with a $1.78 price per square foot in the Villages Of Palm Beach Lakes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Palm Beach apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Maridadi West Palm BeachUpstairs Corner - Floridian Unit2BR,2BA$1.41
Melrose ApartmentsThe Abbey2BR,2BA$1.78
Lake Arjaro ApartmentsREMODEL UNIT2BR,2BA$1.75
212 Palmetto Dr, Unit 212212 Palmetto Dr2BR,1BA$1.85
Rex TerraceTwo Bedroom/Two Bath 10002BR,2BA$1.85
Cypress Apartments2x1 9002BR,1BA$1.89
Parc500 Apartment HomesThe Atlantic1BR,1BA$1.80
Sunset Place Apartments1 BR, 1 BTH1BR,1BA$1.89
Lake MangoniaTamarind2BR,1BA$1.57
Malibu Bay1Bedroom 1Bath1BR,1BA$1.84

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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.

Pet Friendly Lifestyle
West Palm Beach, FL

Ranked #31

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around West Palm Beach, FL

Walk Score®

57 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

59 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

20 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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 $1,500.

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 $1,197, while the average apartment in West Palm Beach costs $7,181.

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 78 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 $483 which is $6,698 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in West Palm Beach.

Expert Rental Resources

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The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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