Cottages by the Bay
Studio-2 BR · $899-$1,700
✓ Studio and one-bedroom pricing under $1,100 makes it one of the more affordable options in the Grand Lagoon area
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Upper Grand Lagoon rental-market research
Compare Apartments in Upper Grand Lagoon, FL
3 property profiles · Compare recorded details, advertised rents and editorial feedback summaries where available.
Upper Grand Lagoon is a residential peninsula CDP in Bay County that wraps around Grand Lagoon and St. Andrew Bay, centered on Thomas Drive. It sits between incorporated Panama City Beach and Panama City, and is quieter and more year-round-residential than the beachfront tourist strip.
As of mid-2026, rents in the Upper Grand Lagoon area (ZIP 32408) run from under $1,000 for cottage-style studios to around $2,700 for larger family-sized units, generally cheaper than beachfront short-term-rental-heavy properties closer to the Gulf.
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottages by the Bay | Studio-2 BR | $899-$1,700 | — | |
| Perla | 1-2 BR | $1,400-$2,000 | — | |
| The Place at Grand Lagoon | 1-3 BR | $1,500-$2,400 | — |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.
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Perla
1-2 BR · $1,400-$2,000
✓ More moderate pricing than beachfront-branded communities nearby
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The Place at Grand Lagoon
1-3 BR · $1,500-$2,400
✓ Name and location directly reference Grand Lagoon, reinforcing that it sits inside the actual CDP rather than the incorporated beach strip
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