Average Rent in Boca Raton, FL (2026 Update): What Renters Pay and What Your Rental Can Earn

Written by Jon C. Schmitt, Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker (BK645858) and Owner, True Patriot Property Management. Updated September 2026.

If you own a rental in Boca Raton, the first question is always the same: what can I charge? Price too high and the home sits empty. Price too low and you leave money on the table every month. This guide gives you the current numbers for 2026, broken down by bedroom count and by neighborhood, plus a simple way to figure out what your specific property should rent for.

The quick answer: average rent in Boca Raton

As of late 2026, the average rent for an apartment in Boca Raton is about $2,965 per month, according to RentCafe and Yardi Matrix, which is up roughly 1.8 percent from a year ago. When you include single family homes and condos, Zillow puts the all property type average closer to $3,000. Either way, Boca sits at the high end of the Palm Beach County market, about 50 percent above the national average.

• Apartments (all sizes): about $2,965 per month
• All property types including houses and condos: about $3,000 per month
• Year over year: apartment rents up about 1.8 percent, while the broader house market has softened slightly
• Boca runs higher than nearby Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, and West Palm Beach

Average rent in Boca Raton by bedroom size

Rent climbs quickly with each bedroom in Boca. Here is what apartments rent for on average, based on current RentCafe and Yardi Matrix data:

• Studio: about $1,959 per month
• One bedroom: about $2,370 per month
• Two bedroom: about $3,057 per month
• Three bedroom: about $4,170 per month

Single family homes rent for more than apartments of the same size, especially in gated and waterfront communities, where four bedroom homes routinely clear $5,000 and up.

What rent looks like by neighborhood

Location inside Boca matters as much as size. Here is the current spread from the most affordable areas to the most expensive:

• Old Floresta: about $2,007 per month
• Boca Raton Square and Camino Gardens: about $2,241 per month
• Los Paseos: about $2,472 per month
• Boca Del Mar: about $2,776 per month
• Broken Sound: about $3,167 per month
• Boca Raton Villas: about $3,786 per month
• Por la Mar: about $4,014 per month

How Boca Raton compares to nearby cities

If you own in more than one South Florida market, or you are deciding where to buy your next rental, this is how Boca stacks up against its neighbors on average apartment rent:

• Boca Raton: about $2,965
• Fort Lauderdale: about $2,861 (see our Fort Lauderdale rent guide)
• Miami: about $2,773
• West Palm Beach: about $2,500
• Boynton Beach: about $2,400
• Lake Worth: about $2,313
• Deerfield Beach: about $2,169

Is rent going up or down in Boca Raton?

It depends on the property type. Apartment rents have edged up about 1.8 percent over the past year as demand stayed strong. The single family and condo side has cooled off a bit from the 2022 and 2023 highs, with more listings on the market and slightly longer times to lease. For owners, that means pricing accurately matters more than it did a couple of years ago. A home priced $200 over market can now sit for weeks instead of days.

How to figure out what your Boca Raton rental should charge

Citywide averages are a starting point, not an answer. Your actual rent depends on the details. Here is what an accurate rent price is built on:

• Exact location and community, including gated access, golf, or waterfront
• Bedroom and bathroom count and total square footage
• Condition and updates, especially the kitchen, floors, and bathrooms
• Included extras like a pool, garage, or lawn and community amenities
• What comparable homes nearby have actually leased for in the last 60 to 90 days, not just what they are asking
• The season, since Boca demand and pricing shift between the winter high season and the summer

The single biggest mistake owners make is pricing off asking rents they see online instead of what homes actually leased for. Those are two different numbers, and the gap is where vacancy comes from.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Boca Raton in 2026?

The average apartment rent in Boca Raton is about $2,965 per month, and roughly $3,000 when you include houses and condos. That is around 50 percent above the national average.

How much is rent for a one bedroom in Boca Raton?

A one bedroom apartment in Boca Raton averages about $2,370 per month. Exact rent depends on the neighborhood, the age of the building, and the amenities.

Is rent in Boca Raton higher than Boynton Beach?

Yes. Boca averages about $2,965 for apartments, while Boynton Beach runs closer to $2,400. Boca commands a premium for its schools, downtown, and coastal location.

How do I know what to charge for my Boca rental?

Start with the averages here, then adjust for your exact location, size, condition, and what comparable homes have actually leased for recently. A local property manager can pull those comps and price it precisely.

The bottom line for Boca owners

Boca Raton remains one of the strongest rental markets in Palm Beach County, but the days of naming any price and getting it are over. Accurate, comp based pricing is what keeps your home occupied and your return healthy. If you want a precise number for your property, we manage rentals across Palm Beach County, including Delray Beach and the wider Boca area. You can also compare against average rent in Boynton Beach, review how much you can raise rent in Florida, or see why South Florida rents are shifting in 2026. When you are ready for a real number, get in touch.

Averages only go so far. For a step-by-step method to price your own home, see how much you can rent your house for in Florida.

Rent figures are from RentCafe and Yardi Matrix and Zillow rental market data, current as of late 2026. Market conditions change, so treat these as a guide, not a guarantee.

Looking north? See average rent in Delray Beach (2026).