Bottlebrush Apartments
Northeast Palm Bay · $1,095-$1,495+
✓ Public listings show comparatively attainable asking rents
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Apartments in Northeast Palm Bay, Palm Bay, FL
5 communities compared · Resident-review themes, advertised rents and verified property details · Updated Jul 2026
Compare 5 apartment communities grouped in Northeast Palm Bay within our Palm Bay rental database. Neighborhood labels and boundaries can vary between property sites and listing services, so confirm the exact address and commute before applying.
As of mid-2026 public listings, 1BR rents run roughly $980-$1,300 at older north Palm Bay communities near Pinewood Dr and Dixie Hwy, $1,300-$1,600 at mid-tier properties along Malabar Rd and Commerce Park Dr, and $1,500-$1,950+ at newer southeast Palm Bay communities near Valor Dr and Jaslo St.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottlebrush Apartments | Northeast Palm Bay | Studio-2 | $1,095-$1,495+ | — |
| Eastshore Palm Bay | Northeast Palm Bay | 1-3 | $1,440-$2,022+ | 2025 |
| Magnolia at Palm Bay | Northeast Palm Bay | Studio-2 | $1,320-$1,845+ | — |
| Southlake Towers | Northeast Palm Bay | 1 | Income-based; contact property | — |
| The Braxton | Northeast Palm Bay | 1-3 | $1,285-$1,855+ | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
Eastshore Palm Bay
Northeast Palm Bay · $1,440-$2,022+
✓ Early public feedback highlights the new construction and modern shared spaces
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Magnolia at Palm Bay
Northeast Palm Bay · $1,320-$1,845+
✓ Early feedback emphasizes fresh interiors and attractive shared spaces
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Southlake Towers
Northeast Palm Bay · Income-based; contact property
✓ The project-based assistance model can make housing attainable for qualifying seniors
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The Braxton
Northeast Palm Bay · $1,285-$1,855+
✓ Residents frequently like the central location near Palm Bay Road
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Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Most Florida leases require it, and standard policies do NOT cover flood damage — that needs a separate flood policy, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. The most common complaint in Florida apartment reviews isn't noise — it's fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
About these pros & cons
How we build these pages: we read publicly available resident reviews (Google, ApartmentRatings, Yelp, Reddit and similar) for each community and summarize the recurring themes in our own words. We don't copy review text, we don't display star ratings we didn't compute, and no complex has paid to appear or to have anything removed. Cons reflect what residents report — experiences vary. Rent ranges come from public listings and change often; always confirm current pricing, fees and policies with the property directly.