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Palm Bay, FL

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Brevard County’s largest city has it all

Suburban Peaceful Family-Friendly Growing Active Scenic Riverside

Located midway between Jacksonville and Miami on Florida’s east coast, Palm Bay is the largest city in Brevard County. Palm Bay has a distinct suburban vibe, with numerous shopping centers (like Hammock Landing, Palm Bay Center, and nearby Melbourne Square Mall), top-notch schools, and a strong sense of community. Palm Bay residents come together for First Friday by the Bay events every month in addition to a slew of year-round festivals, classes, activities, and leagues.

Palm Bay is rich in natural resources, touting a solid ecotourism industry. Locals and visitors alike flock to Turkey Creek Sanctuary, Castaways Point Park, Fred Poppe Regional Park, and Three Forks Marsh for a wide variety of outdoor activities. Palm Bay is also just a few short minutes away from pristine Atlantic Coast beaches.

Renting in Palm Bay affords you plenty of housing options to choose from—with historic Old Florida-style homes, waterfront condos, and sleek golf course subdivisions among the many home styles in the city. Palm Bay is also about an hour’s drive from Orlando’s renowned amusement parks and entertainment. Commuting and traveling from Palm Bay is easy with access to I-95, U.S. 1, and Orlando Melbourne International Airport.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Palm Bay, FL is $1,017 for a studio, $1,394 for one bedroom, $1,555 for two bedrooms, and $1,884 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palm Bay has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,394/month
705 Sq Ft
House
$2,140/month
1,633 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,482/month
901 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,645/month
1,148 Sq Ft
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Transportation

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Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

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Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

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Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Sunrise Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

759 Students

6
out of 10

Riviera Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

696 Students

6
out of 10

Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

621 Students

6
out of 10

Lockmar Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

583 Students

6
out of 10

Westside Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-6

798 Students

5
out of 10

Southwest Middle School

Public

Grades 7-8

920 Students

3
out of 10

Riverdale Country Day School

Public

Grades K-12

Rating Unavailable

Bayside High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,854 Students

4
out of 10

Heritage High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,007 Students

3
out of 10

Riverdale Country Day School

Public

Grades K-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Turkey Creek Sanctuary (Margaret Hames Nature Center)
  • Malabar Scrub Sanctuary
  • Florida Tech Botanical Garden
  • Goode Park
  • Erna Nixon Nature Center

Airports

  • Melbourne Orlando International

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