Apartments in Villages of Palm Beach Lakes, West Palm Beach, FL
4 communities compared · Resident-review themes, advertised rents and verified property details · Updated Jul 2026
Compare 4 apartment communities grouped in Villages of Palm Beach Lakes within our West Palm Beach 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, downtown and waterfront 1-bedrooms generally run about $2,500-$3,500, with newest luxury towers such as The Laurel starting above $4,000. In the western corridors (Palm Beach Lakes, Golden Lakes, Jog Road area), 1-bedrooms typically list between roughly $1,400 and $2,100, and RentCafe pegs the citywide average rent near $2,400.
Quick comparison
| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Locklyn West Palm | Villages of Palm Beach Lakes | 1-2 beds | $2,235-$2,900+ | — |
| Royal St. George at the Villages | Villages of Palm Beach Lakes | 1-3 beds | $1,655-$2,475+ | — |
| Village Crossing | Villages of Palm Beach Lakes | 1-2 beds | $1,735-$2,100+ | — |
| Vue at 1400 | Villages of Palm Beach Lakes | 1-2BR | About $1,657-$3,299 base rent per public listings | 1991 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at review time — confirm with the property.
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.