10 Most Affordable Boca Raton Suburbs to Live In

Boca Raton, FL, is one of the great destinations to move to in the Gulf Coast. With its waterfront views, stellar food scene, and infinite ways to spend your days, it shouldn’t come as a shock that roughly 95,800 people live in Boca Raton. 

If you’re moving to Boca Raton, expect the median home sale price to be around $589,500, and the average sale price per square foot to be $334. For renters, the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Boca Raton is about $3,119.

Don’t worry if those prices don’t fit in your budget – we’ve got options to help you find a home or apartment that does. We’ve collected the 10 best affordable Boca Raton suburbs to consider living in. And the best part is that they’re all less than 30 minutes away from the city center. That way you can live nearby without paying the price of living in Boca Raton.

#1: Lauderdale Lakes

Median home price: $152,500 
Average sale price per square foot: $164 
Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $2,100 
Driving distance from Boca Raton: 25 minutes
Lauderdale Lakes, FL homes for sale
Lauderdale Lakes, FL apartments for rent

With a median home sale price of $152,500, Lauderdale Lakes comes in at number one on our list of most affordable Boca Raton suburbs. About a 25-minute drive away from downtown Boca Raton, Lauderdale Lakes is home to roughly 36,000 people. If you’re considering moving to this area make sure to visit one of the many parks in the city.

#2: Lauderhill

Median home price: $172,500 
Average sale price per square foot: $164 
Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,950 
Driving distance from Boca Raton: 25 minutes
Lauderhill, FL homes for sale
Lauderhill, FL apartments for rent

Taking the second place on our list is Lauderhill. The same distance from Boca Raton as Lauderdale Lakes, you can visit the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, a 20-acre coastal preserve, in just a quick drive. Make sure to visit Central Broward Park & Broward County Stadium where you can watch a cricket match or stop by the Lauderhill Historical Museum. When living in this suburb of 74,500 people, you can also spend the day checking out the charming downtown.

#3: Coconut Creek

Median home price: $276,000 
Average sale price per square foot: $226 
Driving distance from Boca Raton: 20 minutes
Coconut Creek, FL homes for sale
Coconut Creek, FL apartments for rent

Just 20 minutes away, you’ll find the suburb of Coconut Creek. Even with a population of about 57,800, there are plenty of unique spots to visit in Coconut Creek. If you find yourself moving to the third most affordable suburb, make sure to explore Butterfly World, check out Tradewinds Park & Stables, and golf at one of the many courses.

#4: Deerfield Beach

Median home price: $285,750 
Average sale price per square foot: $246 
Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,600 
Driving distance from Boca Raton: 10 minutes
Deerfield Beach, FL homes for sale
Deerfield Beach, FL apartments for rent

A little more expensive than Coconut Creek is none other than Deerfield Beach. With roughly 86,900 residents in this Boca Raton suburb, make sure to check out the island nature preserve, Deerfield Island Park, spend a sunny day at Splash Adventure Water Park, and golf at one of the courses.

#5: Tamarac

Median home price: $310,000 
Average sale price per square foot: $206 
Average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment: $1,850 
Driving distance from Boca Raton: 30 minutes
Tamarac, FL homes for sale
Tamarac, FL apartments for rent

30 minutes away from downtown Boca Raton is Tamarac, another great suburb to consider moving to. With 71,900 people living in this affordable town, Tamarac is a great option to consider when looking to stay close to Boca Raton without paying the premium for a home or apartment in the city. In Tamarac, you can cool off at Waters Edge Park or brush up on your golfing skills.

#6: Lantana

Median home price: $322,500 
Average sale price per square foot: $283 
Driving distance from Boca Raton: 20 minutes
Lantana, FL homes for sale
Lantana, FL apartments for rent

Sixth on the list is another well-known Boca Raton suburb is Lantana, where the home prices are about $200K less than in Boca Raton. Lantana has about 11,500 residents and is a great suburb to consider living in. And you’ll find there are lots of activities to do in this suburb. For example, you can have a beach day at Lantana Municipal Beach, rent a jet ski, or have a picnic at Lantana Bicentennial Park, among many other local favorites.

#7: Margate

Median home price: $324,500 
Average sale price per square foot: $233 
Driving distance from Boca Raton: 20 minutes
Margate, FL homes for sale
Margate, FL apartments for rent

Coming in seventh place on our list of affordable Boca Raton suburbs is Margate, which is about a 20-minute drive into the heart of the city. With a population of roughly 58,700, you’ll be living in a smaller area, but there’s no shortage of things to experience in Margate. Don’t miss out on golf or spend some time at Calypso Cove Aquatic Facility once moving to the area.

#8: North Lauderdale

Median home price: $336,000 
Average sale price per square foot: $271 
Driving distance from Boca Raton: 25 minutes
North Lauderdale, FL homes for sale
North Lauderdale, FL apartments for rent

Living in Boca Raton, it’s likely that you’ve heard of North Lauderdale, the eighth suburb on our list. About 44,800 people reside in North Lauderdale, so you’ll have a fraction of Boca Raton’s population while remaining close to the city and its attractions. Living in North Lauderdale, be sure to check out Hampton Pines Park.

#9: Wilton Manors

Median home price: $615,500 
Average sale price per square foot: $341 
Driving distance from Boca Raton: 25 minutes
Wilton Manors, FL homes for sale
Wilton Manors, FL apartments for rent

Another great place to consider moving to that will get you access to downtown Boca Raton in just about 25 minutes is Wilton Manors. About 11,400 people live in this suburb, but there’s always a local business to support in Wilton Manors.

#10: Boynton Beach

Median home price: $370,000 
Average sale price per square foot: $252 
Driving distance from Boca Raton: 20 minutes
Boynton Beach, FL homes for sale
Boynton Beach, FL apartments for rent

Claiming the 10th spot on our list of affordable Boca Raton suburbs is Boynton Beach. If you’re lucky to avoid traffic, it’ll only take about 20 minutes to drive into Boca Raton. This suburb has a population of 80,400 and you can have a beach day, golf at one of the courses, or have a meal at one of the waterfront restaurants. You’ll find there’s always something to check out while living in this awesome suburb.

Methodology: Affordability is based on whether a suburb’s median home sale price or average sale price per square foot is less than Boca Raton and under a 30-minute drive from downtown Boca Raton. Median home sale price data from the Redfin Data Center during March 2023. Average rental data from Rent.com March 2023. Population data sourced from the United States Census Bureau.

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