At $1,900/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.
Rent by unit size
These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,900 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →
12-month history
Last updated: October 17, 2026
What the numbers show
30% of the median household income ($86,786) is $2,170 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($2,036).
From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Palm Beach Shores. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.
Is your rent fair?
Compare your rent to the local median.
Who lives here
Palm Beach Shores, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 54.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
How Palm Beach Shores, FL has changed in 5 years
Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $61,838 in 2021 to $86,786 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 1,046 to 1,248 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.3% change. About 39.1% of households rent today, against 40.6% in 2021.
Discussions about Palm Beach Shores
No discussions yet. Start the conversation.
Can you afford rent in Palm Beach Shores on your salary?
At $1,900/mo, how Palm Beach Shores rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).
Palm Beach Shores rent by bedroom count
Median rent for each apartment size in Palm Beach Shores. Click any size for full breakdown.
Tips for renters in Palm Beach Shores
Last updated: October 17, 2026
The median rent in Palm Beach Shores is $1,900/mo as of October 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,554/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,036/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,825/mo.
At 26% of local median household income ($86,786/yr), Palm Beach Shores ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.
Frequently asked questions
How much income do you need to rent in Palm Beach Shores?
Is rent going up or down in Palm Beach Shores?
How does Palm Beach Shores rent compare to other cities in Florida?
At $1,900/mo, rent takes ~26% of Palm Beach Shores's median household income ($86,786/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.
How does this area stack up?
Pick another city or ZIP to compare.
Estimated from ZIP-level data
Be the first to submit your rent for Palm Beach Shores.
No discussions yet.