Apartment Decision Brief · Prepared by Zac
Indigo West Palm Beach — Floor Plan Comparison
1500 Centrepark Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33401 · Toured & quoted 07/13/2026 · Applicant: Aurélie Caton · Quote expires 07/15/2026
Aurélie's guardrails — every option below is checked against these
- Rent must stay at or under $2,800/mo living solo — stated firmly ("Absolutely NOT" over that).
- Prefers a stand-in shower + separate tub (her reason for liking Unit 517).
- Wants the option to rent an EV parking spot with charger ($175/mo) — planning a Tesla in December.
- Floor rule (J.): no 1st- or 2nd-floor units — 3rd floor or higher only, for safety.
- Still comparing until she gets your okay. Her lean: B5 / Unit 517.
✔ Result: All three priced units clear the $2,800 rent ceiling. On the floor rule, only Unit 517 (5th floor) qualifies today — B4 is 1st floor (out), and B2's floor still needs confirming.
1 · Every floor plan at a glance
| Plan | Type | Size | Rent (as quoted/noted) | $ / sq ft | Toured note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A1 | Studio / 1 bath | 640 sf | not priced | — | Open studio; no bedroom separation |
| B1 | 1 bed / 1 bath | 688 sf | not priced | — | Smallest 1-bed; angular footprint |
| B2 | 1 bed / 1 bath | 720 sf | $2,527 / $2,637 (14-mo) | $3.51 | Lake view / pool location |
| B3 | 1 bed / 1 bath | 745 sf | not priced | — | Mid-size; island kitchen |
| B4 | 1 bed / 1 bath | 777 sf | $2,467 | $3.18 | 1st floor · no carpet · avail 7/20 |
| B5 Her pick · Unit 517 | 1 bed / 1 bath | 793 sf | $2,567 (range $2,492–2,592) | $3.24 | Largest 1-bed; shower + tub; EV parking option |
| 2BR | 2 bed / 2 bath | 1,001–1,135 sf | not priced | — | Not toured — line exists |
| 3BR | 3 bed / 2 bath | 1,126–1,278 sf | not priced | — | Not toured — line exists |
Green = lowest cost per square foot (best value). Red = highest. $/sq ft is rent-only, before the $30/mo trash & pest add-on.
Floor plan renders from the leasing brochure Aurélie toured. Stars are her handwritten shortlist (B2, B4, B5).
2 · The three real finalists
B4 — 777 sf Ruled out · 1st floor
$3.18/sf — best value on paper
- 2nd-largest 1-bed
- 1st floor — fails the floor rule
- No carpet — all hard floors
- Available 7/20
Off the table: ground floor.
B5 — 793 sf The pick
$3.24/sf · $2,597 all-in
- Largest 1-bed available
- 5th floor — clears the rule
- Stand-in shower + tub
- EV charger parking option
- Officially quoted (Unit 517)
$233/mo under her cap.
B2 — 720 sf
$3.51/sf — priciest per foot
- Lake view / pool
- Floor not confirmed — needs 3rd+
- Smallest of the three
- $2,637 on a 14-mo term
You pay a view premium here.
3 · Layout notes, plan by plan
A1 · Studio · 640 sf — one open room combining living, sleeping, and kitchen, plus a walk-in closet and bath. Efficient but no separation; only a play if maximizing savings, and it wasn't priced.
B1 · 1 bed · 688 sf — the smallest 1-bed, with an angular/wedge footprint. A true separate bedroom, but the irregular geometry trims usable square footage.
B2 · 1 bed · 720 sf — the cleanest rectangular layout: separate bedroom, open living/kitchen, one bath. Compact and well-proportioned. The cost here buys the lake/pool exposure, not extra space.
B3 · 1 bed · 745 sf — a blockier L-shape with a defined bedroom and what looks like an island or peninsula kitchen. A solid middle option that wasn't priced on the tour.
B4 · 1 bed · 777 sf — an angled corner-style unit with a large open living area and separate bedroom. All hard flooring (no carpet) is a real win for cleaning, allergies, and durability; 1st floor means no stairs but slightly less privacy. Best space-for-money on the sheet.
B5 · 1 bed · 793 sf (Unit 517) — the largest plan: a rectangular core with an angled section, separate bedroom, full kitchen, and the biggest living room. Confirmed shower + tub and EV-parking eligibility. Note: Aurélie jotted "smallest?" beside it, but by the numbers it's actually the largest — worth confirming she didn't swap a label.
4 · What it costs to move in
Using B5 (her pick) at $2,567 rent. Swap in $2,467 for B4 or $2,527 for B2 — the fees are identical.
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| First month rent | $2,567 | B5 / Unit 517 |
| Administration fee | $350 | One-time, non-refundable |
| Application fee | $125 | Per adult |
| Refundable deposit | $500 | 1-bed (studio/1/2-bed $500; 3-bed $750) |
| Estimated upfront (no pets) | ≈ $3,542 | First month + fees + deposit |
| Trash / recycling / pest | +$30/mo | Added to every month |
| EV parking + charger | +$175/mo | Optional — the spot she wants |
| 1st parking space | $0 | Free; 2nd $75, assigned $125 |
| Storage closet (3×5) | +$125/mo | Optional |
| Pets (max 2) | $500 / $250 | One-time + $25/mo rent each |
| Utilities | varies | Electric (FPL), water (usage), internet (AT&T/Xfinity) — all on resident |
Watch the "all-in" number vs. the rent rule: her $2,800 cap is on rent. B5 rent is $2,567, but rent + trash + EV parking = $2,772/mo in recurring cost before utilities — comfortably under $2,800 on rent, but tighter once the EV spot is added.
5 · Location & commute from 610 Clematis
Walking: 1.9 miles · ~42 minutes via S Australian Ave (route is flat). A near-identical 2.0-mi route runs via S Tamarind + S Australian.
Reality check: that's a deliberate 40-min walk west toward the I-95 / Centrepark office corridor — roughly a 7–9 minute drive or short rideshare. It is not within the walkable downtown Clematis/Rosemary core.
6 · Bottom line
- ✔ Every priced option respects the $2,800 rent rule.
- The pick — B5 / Unit 517: most space overall, the shower + tub and EV charger she wanted, and it sits on the 5th floor — clearing the no-first-or-second-floor rule. $2,567/mo.
- B4 — ruled out: best value on paper ($2,467, $3.18/sf, no carpet), but it's on the 1st floor, so it's off the table on the floor rule alone.
- B2 — needs a floor check: lake/pool view but priciest per foot ($3.51); only in play if it's on the 3rd floor or higher.
Confirm before she commits (open questions)
- ? Confirm Unit 517 is on the 5th floor (unit numbering says yes) — it must be above the 2nd floor.
- ? If B2 ever comes back into play, confirm its floor is 3rd or higher first.
- ? What is the "$5,500 2nd month only" note on B2 — a concession, a deposit, or a scratch figure?
- ? Quote expires 07/15 — lock 517's pricing before then.
CashFlow Diary · Housing Decision Analysis
Source: Aurélie's tour photos (leasing quote, fee sheet, floor plan brochure) and her messages on 07/13/2026, plus Google Maps walking directions. Figures are as quoted or handwritten on the tour; plans marked "not priced" were shown but not quoted. Prepared by Zac for J. Massey · 07/13/2026.