Boynton Beach Apartments & Rentals

As one of the premier cities in Palm Beach County, Boynton Beach offers an unrivaled, highly-sought after quality of life. The year-round sunshine and pristine beaches keep the city’s 69,000 residents happy and content as they make the most of living in South Florida. With all that it has to offer, Boynton Beach still captures the feeling of “Old Florida” with a charm and intimacy that the state used to be known for. Rent a Boynton Beach apartment and experience all the appeal and sophistication of the area for yourself.

Boynton Beach was founded by Major Nathan Boynton, who established the town that bore his name in 1894. With the newly-built Florida East Coast Railroad close by, Boynton and other settlers realized that Florida bore fertile soil, allowing them to grow and ship pineapples, tomatoes, mangoes and citrus fruit all over the country. As the land became more valuable in the early 20th century, areas along the Intracoastal Waterway and Federal Highway saw building growth and new housing developments blossom.

After Hurricane Wilma struck the area in 2005, downtown Boynton Beach began a strong redevelopment effort to attract new merchants to the emerging business district. The strongest pull comes from the new multi-million dollar marina project, creating a new venue for Boynton Beach residents to enjoy the beautiful waterfront. From downtown apartments to suburban houses to the Marina Village, rentals in Boynton Beach are sure to please.

This fun South Florida city has many options for students who wish to study in the area, although there are no schools located in town. Florida Atlantic University and Lynn University are located 11 miles away in Boca Raton, and Palm Beach Atlantic University and Northwood University can be found in West Palm Beach, just 13 miles up I-95. Students looking for a community college option can enroll at Palm Beach State College just up the road in Lake Worth.

A number of businesses that made the list of CNN Money's 100 Best Companies to Work For have offices in the area, allowing residents of Boynton Beach to have a lucrative working experience. American Express, Balfour Beatty Construction, CHG Healthcare Services and JM Family Enterprises are within a 45-minute commute, and join Fortune 500 companies Office Depot and AutoNation as highly desired employers in the area. Many Boynton Beach residents also make their livings in blue-collar industries, making apartments Boynton Beach desirable for the diverse population in this area.

In Boynton Beach, residents enjoy an easy South Florida way of life. According to U.S. Census Bureau statistics, the average price for rent in the area is $1,174 a month. That’s $196 less than neighboring Boca Raton. Rent prices have remained stable here over the past year, attracting all types of people to rent Boynton Beach apartments.

As its name insinuates, the beach is one of the largest attractions drawing people to the area. With options to rent boats or Jet Skis or go scuba diving, activities near the water are what Boynton Beach is known for.

The Green Cay Nature Center and Wetlands and Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge are great places to view wildlife wonders, and the Taste History Culinary Tours of Historic Palm Beach County are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

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