Golf course living defines The Villages of Palm Beach Lakes, where rental condos and townhomes often border fairways creating green vistas from many properties. Most units include access to community pools, fitness centers, and tennis courts creating resort-like environments for everyday living. The neighborhood provides excellent access to both Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard shopping and I-95 connections to broader South Florida destinations, though some buildings show their age requiring realistic expectations regarding finishes and amenities.
A 1970s time capsule, Century Village is famous for shuffleboard leagues, water aerobics, and retro-chic clubhouse events. Strict 9PM noise curfews maintain tranquility, though original plumbing in some units requires occasional maintenance. Social butterflies thrive with weekly ballroom lessons and potluck dinners.
Cultural sophistication thrives along Clematis Street's gallery-lined blocks, anchored by the Norton Museum's Chihuly glass garden. Luxury high-rise renters enjoy hurricane-rated windows but note $500+/month HOA fees covering 24/7 concierge services.
Welcome to the Apartment List March 2026 Rent Report for West Palm Beach, FL. Currently, the overall median rent in the city stands at $1,763, roughly the same as last month. Prices and are now up 2.2% year-over-year. Read on to learn more about what’s been happening in the West Palm Beach rental market and how it compares to trends throughout the broader Miami metro area and the nation as a whole.
National study of renter’s satisfaction with their cities and states
Apartment List has released West Palm Beach’s results from the third annual Apartment List Renter Satisfaction Survey. This survey, which drew on responses from over 45,000 renters, provides insight on what states and cities must do to meet the needs of 111 million American renters nationwide.
"West Palm Beach renters expressed general satisfaction with the city overall," according to Apartment List. "However, ratings varied greatly across different categories, indicating that even though renters love West Palm Beach, some aspects can be better."
Key findings in West Palm Beach include the following:
Renters say:
For more information on the survey methodology and findings or to speak to one of our researchers, please contact our team at rentonomics@apartmentlist.com.
