Renting in Palm Beach County for $3,000+: West Palm Beach, Wellington, Boca Raton, Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens
Updated: October 2026. Renting in Palm Beach County can be manageable with a budget of $3,000 or more. Cities like West Palm Beach, Wellington, Boca Raton, Jupiter, and Palm Beach Gardens offer diverse rental options to fit various needs.
The median rent for a two-bedroom apartment in West Palm Beach is approximately $3,200 as of October 2026 (Zillow). For this budget, you can expect to find a modern apartment with amenities such as a pool and fitness center.
Updated: October 2026
By Henrique A. Faria, bilingual REALTOR® with Avanti Way Premiere, Weston, FL · 954-504-2895
In October 2026, $3,000 a month rents a typical 3-bedroom in West Palm Beach, where 3-bedroom rentals average exactly $3,000 (Zumper, Oct 17, 2026). For the same size in Boca Raton, Jupiter or Palm Beach Gardens, plan on $4,000 to $4,400. In Wellington, the typical rental house runs $5,500.
Below is what each budget gets you, city by city, with the source and date for every number.
|
City (County) |
Typical house rent |
Average 3-bed |
What your budget gets |
Source and date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County) |
$2,850 |
$3,000 |
$3,000 gets a typical 3-bed. About $4,400 gets a typical 4-bed. |
Zumper, Oct 17, 2026 |
|
Wellington (Palm Beach County) |
$5,500 |
$4,425 |
$3,300–$3,800 gets an older 3/2 house. $5,500 is the typical house. |
Zumper, Oct 17, 2026 |
|
Boca Raton (Palm Beach County) |
$4,700 |
$4,000 |
$3,000 gets a 2-bed condo or apartment (2-beds average $2,700). $4,000 gets a typical 3-bed. |
Zumper, Oct 13, 2026 |
|
Jupiter (Palm Beach County) |
$3,950 |
$4,200 |
$3,000 gets a 2-bed or a townhome. $3,950 is the typical house. |
Zumper, Oct 17, 2026 |
|
Palm Beach Gardens (Palm Beach County) |
$4,950 |
$4,395 |
$3,000–$3,300 fits communities like Frenchmans Reserve or Evergrene. $4,950 is the typical house. |
Zumper, Oct 8, 2026 |
Zumper figures are rolling 30-day averages of active listings. Luxury estates pull the 4-bedroom averages up hard (Boca Raton's 4-bed average is $10,250), so use the 3-bedroom column for planning. The Wellington $3,300–$3,800 range comes from 3-bedroom houses listed on Zumper in mid-October 2026.
West Palm Beach is the most affordable of the five. The median for all rentals is $2,300, flat year over year, with 1,003 rentals listed (Zumper, Oct 17, 2026).
For families, $3,000 to $4,400 covers a 3- or 4-bedroom here. If you want walkable downtown living, Cityplace averages $4,600 (Zumper, Oct 2026).
Wellington is a house market. Houses make up about 76% of rentals, and the median for all rentals is $5,000, up 4% year over year (Zumper, Oct 17, 2026).
Timing matters more here than anywhere else in the county. Zumper's data shows October as the price peak and May as the cheapest month, with February the most competitive. Wellington Green is the entry point at a $3,447 average.
Boca's median rent is $3,322, up 4% year over year (Zumper, Oct 13, 2026). Zillow puts the average at $3,100 with 1,161 rentals available (Zillow, updated Sept 28, 2026).
A rental house averages $4,700, so a $3,000 budget usually means a condo or townhome. More affordable areas include Sandalfoot Cove ($2,491) and Boca Teeca ($2,499) (Zumper, Oct 2026).
Jupiter is rising fastest. The median is $3,950, up 13% year over year, with 419 rentals listed (Zumper, Oct 17, 2026).
If you need to stay closer to $3,000, look at Jupiter Village ($2,750), Indian Creek ($2,900) and Abacoa ($3,400). Zumper reports June as the cheapest month and October as the most expensive.
The median is $3,500, flat year over year, with 360 rentals (Zumper, Oct 8, 2026). Houses are about 69% of listings, with a $4,950 median.
Evergrene averages $3,300, Mirasol $4,100 and BallenIsles $4,250 (Zumper, Oct 2026). July is the cheapest month here, about 11% below November's peak.
The average rent is around $3,200 for a two-bedroom apartment as of October 2026.
Yes, Wellington is known for its family-friendly neighborhoods with good schools and parks.
Boca Raton offers luxury amenities such as pools, gyms, and proximity to beaches in many rental properties.
Rentals in Jupiter can go quickly, often within a week during peak seasons.
Yes, some landlords may be open to negotiation depending on demand and your rental history.
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Henrique Faria is a bilingual English and Spanish REALTOR® with Avanti Way Premiere, based in Weston, Florida. Since 2019 he has helped first-time homebuyers, families, sellers and international investors buy and sell homes across Broward County, specializing in Weston, Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Davie, Plantation and Sunrise, along with select pre-construction opportunities in Wynwood and Brickell.
Henrique was named Agentpreneur of the Year by Avanti Way and was featured in South Florida Agent Magazine. He holds the RENE® (Real Estate Negotiation Expert) and SFR® (Short Sales and Foreclosure Resource) certifications, and his clients have left him more than 200 reviews on Google.
Originally from Venezuela, Henrique understands what it takes to buy property in a new country. He guides Latin American investors and out-of-state buyers through financing, closing and every step in between, and helps local first-time buyers go from pre-qualification to keys in hand. Whether you’re buying your first home, selling, or investing in South Florida, he’s one call or message away at (954) 504-2895.
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