Can A Physical Therapist Afford Rent in Palm Beach Gardens, FL?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 35.3% of gross income.
Palm Beach Gardens rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Florida state estimate).
About rent and a physical therapist salary
Physical therapist pay covers comfortable rent across most US metros. At the national-average PT salary, the 30% rule supports about $2,493 a month in rent, which is above the median in most cities tracked here.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Florida cities have lower median rent than Palm Beach Gardens, which improves the affordability math on a physical therapist salary:
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View full rent data for Palm Beach Gardens, FL →Frequently asked questions
Can a physical therapist afford rent in Palm Beach Gardens, FL?
Median rent in Palm Beach Gardens is $2,725 a month. A typical physical therapist in Florida earns about $92,730 a year, which makes that rent 35.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a physical therapist afford in Palm Beach Gardens?
Using the 30% rule, a physical therapist salary in Florida (~$92,730/yr) supports up to $2,318 a month in rent. Palm Beach Gardens's current median rent is $2,725/mo, which is $407/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a physical therapist work to cover rent in Palm Beach Gardens?
At an hourly equivalent of about $45 an hour, a physical therapist in Florida works roughly 61.1 hours a month to cover Palm Beach Gardens's median rent of $2,725.
Where is rent cheaper than Palm Beach Gardens for a physical therapist?
Nearby Florida cities with lower median rent include The Crossings ($2,724/mo), Cutler Bay ($2,724/mo), Miami Gardens ($2,723/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a physical therapist salary.