Moving to West Palm Beach, FL

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Mainland sibling to Palm Beach with bungalows, a real downtown, and rents that beat the island by 40 percent.

• Population: 117,415
• Median 2BR rent: $2,400/mo
• Typical local mover cost: $1,000-$3,300
• Popular neighborhoods: Northwood, El Cid, Flamingo Park, SoSo, Downtown

Season runs December through April and brings Palm Beach traffic over the bridges every morning. Schedule weekday moves before 8am to dodge the rush.

Climate: Hot humid, hurricane risk.

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