Panama City Beach, FL Apartment Market & Multifamily Brokerage
Bay County, FL
Panama City Beach is one of the deepest multifamily markets in our coverage area: 19,549 residents and 38 tracked properties totaling 6,392 units. A market this size supports real trading volume in almost any cycle.
The numbers stand out: 327 apartment units per 1,000 residents, well above the average across our tracked cities. That's a market where renting is the norm, not the exception — multifamily is a real share of how this city houses itself.
Average asking rent here runs $1,588/unit, on the higher end of our coverage area. That ceiling makes underwriting discipline the deciding factor — the market can support strong rents, but only for product that's actually earned them.
Panama City Beach is one of the Gulf Coast's biggest tourism markets, and its seasonal and service workforce keeps rental demand strong year-round.
Steven Rowe and Gulf Coast Multifamily represent owners of 10+ unit apartment properties in Panama City Beach and across Bay County, FL. If you're thinking about selling, refinancing, or just want to know what your property is worth, a confidential conversation costs nothing.

