Kelsey City

West Palm Beach, FL

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Kelsey City - West Palm Beach, FL

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In 1919, Harry Seymour Kelsey arrived in Palm Beach County for the first time. He eventually purchased more than 100,000 acres, making him the county's largest land owner. He named his new town Kelsey City and he hired the Olmsted Brothers to lay out the town -- making it Florida's first planned community. In 1939, Kelsey City was renamed Lake Park. But to honor the town founder, a waterfront park was named for Kelsey. Lake Park Town Hall, built in 1927, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Today, Lake Park is a beautiful community located seven miles north of West Palm Beach. If you choose an apartment in Lake Park, you'll enjoy spending the afternoon at Kelsey Park, which overlooks the inlet and includes a large playground, a pavilion, and a walking path. With South Florida's white-sand beaches about two miles east, spend time surfing, beachcombing, and swimming at popular locations like Ocean Reef Park, an oceanfront park complete with bath houses and picnic areas.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Kelsey City is $2,143 for one bedroom, $2,159 for two bedrooms, and $1,907 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kelsey City has increased by 3.3% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 856 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,143/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 948 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,159/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,221 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,907/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

68

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

66

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
  • Loggerhead Marinelife Center
  • Grassy Waters Preserve
  • Four Arts Gardens
  • Loxahatchee Slough Natural Area / Sand Hill Crane Access Park

Airports

  • Palm Beach International

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