Can A Registered Nurse Afford Rent in Palm Beach Gardens, FL?
Stretched but workable — rent takes 37.2% of gross income.
Palm Beach Gardens rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Florida state estimate).
About rent and a registered nurse salary
Rent is the single largest fixed cost most renters carry, and the rent-to-income ratio is the simplest measure of whether a city is livable on a given salary. For renters earning a typical registered-nurse income, the 30% rule supports about $2,360 a month in rent. That margin covers comfortable one-bedroom rent in the vast majority of US metros but tightens significantly in the highest-rent coastal cities, where rent can claim 40% or more of an RN paycheck. The per-city pages below show the local rent, the local nurse-pay estimate, and where that combination sits on the affordability scale.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Florida cities have lower median rent than Palm Beach Gardens, which improves the affordability math on a registered nurse salary:
Compare with full rent data for Palm Beach Gardens
View full rent data for Palm Beach Gardens, FL →Frequently asked questions
Can a registered nurse afford rent in Palm Beach Gardens, FL?
Median rent in Palm Beach Gardens is $2,725 a month. A typical registered nurse in Florida earns about $87,866 a year, which makes that rent 37.2% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a registered nurse afford in Palm Beach Gardens?
Using the 30% rule, a registered nurse salary in Florida (~$87,866/yr) supports up to $2,197 a month in rent. Palm Beach Gardens's current median rent is $2,725/mo, which is $528/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a registered nurse work to cover rent in Palm Beach Gardens?
At an hourly equivalent of about $42 an hour, a registered nurse in Florida works roughly 64.5 hours a month to cover Palm Beach Gardens's median rent of $2,725.
Where is rent cheaper than Palm Beach Gardens for a registered nurse?
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 registered nurse salary.