Here's a list of the most affordable homes you can rent in Palm Beach County right now

Lianna Norman, Palm Beach Post
Updated ·6 min read

Living in South Florida certainly isn't cheap.

And in Palm Beach County, you have to make $100,000 each year to not be considered at risk for rent burden. According to 2022 income data released by the county last July, a yearly salary of $54,000 to $72,000 is considered low-income throughout the Palm Beaches.

The per capita income for Palm Beach County, according to the most recent data recorded by the Census Bureau, is $43,733 each year — around $21.87 hourly and an estimated monthly take-home pay of $2,846 each month. The average cost of rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Palm Beach County ranges from around $2,300 to about $3,100 each month, depending on location.

Palm Beach may be a playground for the rich and famous, but the rest of the county is facing problems in providing affordable housing for most of its residents. And $2,000-to-$3,000-a-month rentals don't scream "affordable."

Are there any homes in the Palm Beaches left for people who aren't wealthy? That depends on how picky and how old you are.

There are more options for seniors listed on the apps right now, with 55+ communities offering affordable condos and townhomes. Young professionals or students looking for an affordable place often are living with one or more roommates who can help cover the rent and utility costs.

Whether you're looking for a place to live or just curious about the cost of renting in the Palm Beaches, you don't have to run straight to Zillow to sift and sort. Here's a brief roundup of some of the most affordable Palm Beach County homes up for rent right now on Rent.com and Zillow. This is not an exhaustive list, just a snapshot of some affordable rental properties in Palm Beach County.

Cheapest 1-bedroom homes for rent in Palm Beach County, as listed on Zillow and Rent.com

  • Belle Glade, 656 SW Avenue C Place - This affordable townhome in Belle Glade is income-restricted, meaning you must meet Palm Beach County's affordable housing requirements to rent it. This home is $920 monthly and has one bedroom and one bathroom.

  • Boca Raton, 115 Palamino Circle - This 1,000 square-foot, one-bedroom, one-bathroom home was listed for rent on June 23 and had an open house on July 5. There aren't many photos of the home but its bathroom looks freshly tiled and is listed as including in-unit laundry features and rings in at $1,100 each month.

  • Palm Springs, 790 Lori Drive, Apartment 265 - This recently-renovated condo is in the 55+ community of Lakeside Village and has one-bedroom and one-and-a-half bathrooms, for $1,250 each month.

  • Lake Worth, 130 Amherst Lane - This 902 square-foot Lake Worth townhouse is also in a 55+ community and has one bedroom and one-and-a-half bathrooms, for $1,300 each month.

  • West Palm Beach, 134 Golden Lakes Blvd - This 721 square-foot, one-bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom townhouse for rent is in another 55+ community in West Palm Beach for $1,500 each month.

  • Lake Worth, 1717 N Ocean Breeze - This home has a studio layout, meaning the sleeping and living spaces are all combined, with no separate bedroom. There is one bathroom and the home is 415 square feet. It's listed for $1,875 each month.

Cheapest 2-bedroom homes for rent in Palm Beach County

  • West Palm Beach, 544 19th St, unit B - At $1,550 each month, this two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is listed as an income-restricted unit, meaning you must meet Palm Beach County's affordable housing requirements to rent it. The apartment is 950 square feet and has been listed on Zillow since July 1.

  • Delray Beach, 712 SE 4th Ave - This 648 square-foot duplex unit has two bedrooms and one bathroom for $1,750 each month.

  • Delray Beach, 1385 High Point Blvd W - This two-bedroom, two-bathroom is 1,137 square feet and is in a 55+ community. Rent for this senior living townhouse is $1,800 each month.

  • West Palm Beach, 4020 Greenwood Ave - You must meet Palm Beach County's affordable housing requirements to rent this income-restricted, two-bedroom, one-bathroom home for $1,800 each month. This home has been listed on Zillow for more than 50 days and has no square footage included in the listing.

  • West Palm Beach, 720 51st St - This 1,020 square-foot home has two bedrooms and one-and-a-half bathrooms and is listed for $1,920 each month.

  • West Palm Beach, 5820 Banana Road - This two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment is available to rent for $1,950 each month, with a separate water, sewer and trash fee of $38. The apartment is in a five plex with a courtyard.

  • Lake Worth, 3703 Waterview Circle - This two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhome is 970 square-feet and listed at $2,000-per-month.

Cheapest 3-bedroom homes for rent in Palm Beach County

  • West Palm Beach, 4850 Andros Dr - At $2,045-per-month, this three-bedroom, one-bathroom home is 1,123 square feet. The rental price for this home dropped by almost $300 between June 22 and June 30.

  • West Palm Beach, 1016 Lincoln Road - This recently-renovated, 1,100-square-foot house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and costs $2,100 monthly.

  • Riviera Beach, 3526 Oleander Terrace - This townhouse is in a gated community. It's listed at $2,100-per-month and has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms.

  • Boynton Beach, 55 S Palm Drive - This 1,047-square-foot home is listed at $2,125-a-month and has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The rental price for this home rose $370 between June 15 and June 28.

  • West Palm Beach, 838 45th St - You must meet Palm Beach County's affordable housing requirements to rent this income-restricted, three-bedroom, one-bathroom home. The home is listed for a monthly price of $2,275 and is 962 square-feet.

  • Delray Beach, 610 SE 2nd Ave - This three-bedroom, one-bathroom duplex is 1,000 square feet and is listed at $2,475 each month. The interior is recently renovated and the home also has a large backyard.

  • West Palm Beach, 1035 Cameo Circle - This 1,300-square-foot home has three bedrooms and two bathrooms and is listed for $ 2,495 a month. The listing says the home is currently occupied, but will be vacant soon.

Lianna Norman covers trending news in Palm Beach County for The Palm Beach Post. You can reach her at lnorman@pbpost.com. You can follow her reporting on social media @LiannaNorman on Twitter.

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