Inside Apex by GL Homes: Homes, Prices, and Lifestyle in 2026

If you’ve been watching Avenir’s transformation over the past few years, you already know Apex by GL Homes has become one of the community’s most talked-about villages — and for good reason. As of September 2026, this gated, resort-style enclave is delivering exactly what today’s Palm Beach Gardens buyers are asking for: spacious new construction, family-friendly amenities, and a real sense of community, all within one of the fastest-growing master-planned developments in South Florida. Whether you’re relocating from out of state, upgrading from an older PGA-area neighborhood, or simply comparing builders across Avenir, here’s what you need to know about Apex right now.

What Is Apex by GL Homes, Exactly?

Apex is GL Homes’ flagship village within Avenir, the 4,752-acre master-planned community that has redefined new home construction in northern Palm Beach County. Unlike some of the more exclusive, ultra-luxury enclaves within Avenir, Apex was designed with an “all ages, all life stages” philosophy — families with young kids, empty nesters looking to downsize without downgrading, and professionals who want resort amenities without a country-club price tag all find a home here.

Pricing currently starts in the high $800s, with recent base pricing reported around $904,900 and an HOA fee of approximately $416 per month. Depending on the floor plan and lot premium, homes in Apex range up through the $2 million mark for the largest estate-style plans, though most buyers are landing comfortably in the $900K–$1.4M range for well-appointed homes with premium structural options.

Floor Plans and Homes: What’s Actually Available

One of the things I appreciate most about Apex when I’m walking clients through model homes is the sheer range of floor plans. GL Homes offers 14 buildable plans across one- and two-story configurations, with living space ranging from approximately 1,905 square feet up to over 5,187 square feet. That’s a meaningful spread — you can find an efficient two-bedroom, two-bath layout for a couple or an active retiree, or you can go big with a six-bedroom estate plan built for multigenerational living.

A few examples worth knowing as of this writing:

• Dorado Plan — 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,905 sq ft, priced from $969,900+
• Calypso Plan — 3 bed, 3.5 bath, 2,464 sq ft, priced from $1,075,900+
• Celestia Plan — 5 bed, 6 bath, approximately 4,774 sq ft, priced around $1,387,900

Larger plans push toward 3 to 6 bedrooms, up to 5 bathrooms, and 2- to 3-car garages, with optional media rooms, lofts, and club rooms available as structural upgrades. If you’re the type of buyer who wants to customize — a bonus room for a home office, an extended lanai for Florida’s outdoor living season, or a dedicated flex space for aging parents — Apex offers more of that flexibility than most comparably priced new construction in Palm Beach Gardens.

For a full breakdown of current floor plans and available homesites, our Apex by GL Homes community page is kept current and is the best starting point before you tour in person.

Lifestyle and Amenities: Why Families Choose Apex

Apex was built around the idea that a home should function as a retreat, not just a place to sleep. The village includes a resort-style pool, a full racquet club for tennis and pickleball, and an on-site restaurant — meaning residents genuinely don’t have to leave the gates to feel like they’re on vacation. For families, this translates into real, everyday value: no more shuttling kids across town for swim practice or tennis lessons when it’s all within a five-minute golf cart ride from your driveway.

Beyond the amenity center itself, Apex benefits from everything Avenir as a whole was designed to offer — walking and biking trails, green space, and a location that keeps you close to top-rated schools serving the Palm Beach Gardens area. GL Homes has a long track record in South Florida of building communities where the amenity package isn’t an afterthought, and Apex reflects that same philosophy at a price point that’s more accessible than some of Avenir’s ultra-luxury villages.

If you want to see how Apex fits within the broader Avenir footprint — including where it sits relative to the central lifestyle amenities and other villages — the Avenir site plan is worth reviewing before your visit.

Location: Palm Beach Gardens Convenience Without the Congestion

This is where I always tell clients to pay close attention, because location is doing a lot of work in Apex’s value proposition. Avenir sits just west of Palm Beach Gardens’ established corridors, giving residents quick access to Northlake Boulevard and a straightforward run to I-95 — typically 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. That means you’re not sacrificing connectivity for space and privacy.

From Apex, you’re also a reasonable drive from PGA Boulevard’s retail and dining corridor — The Gardens Mall, Downtown at the Gardens, and the growing restaurant scene along PGA National — without living in the thick of that traffic. And for beach days, Palm Beach Gardens’ coastline and the broader Jupiter/Palm Beach beach access points are all within a manageable 20–30 minute drive.

For families specifically, this location math matters. You get the acreage, the newer construction, and the resort amenities of a master-planned community like Avenir, while still being close enough to commute into West Palm Beach, Jupiter, or Boca Raton for work. Few new construction communities in this price range offer that same balance in northern Palm Beach County.

How Apex Compares to Other Avenir Villages

Part of my job as a broker who works across all of Avenir is helping buyers understand where each village fits. Apex, priced from the high $800s to roughly $2 million, occupies a distinctly family-friendly, mid-luxury tier. Compare that to Panther National, where the current median sale price sits around $5.03 million and the golf-course lifestyle skews toward a more exclusive, custom-estate buyer. Or look at villages like Regency by Toll Brothers, which caters specifically to the 55+ demographic.

Apex, by contrast, is genuinely all-ages — you’ll see young families, multigenerational households, and retirees living side by side, which creates a more dynamic, neighborhood feel. If you’re comparing builders across the whole community, our complete guide to Avenir builders breaks down how each village’s pricing, amenities, and target buyer differ, which is especially useful if you’re not yet sure which corner of Avenir is right for your family.

Is Apex a Smart Investment in 2026?

I get this question constantly, and the honest answer is: it depends on your horizon and your goals, but the fundamentals here are strong. Avenir as a whole has seen consistent new construction activity and buyer demand since breaking ground, and Apex specifically benefits from GL Homes’ reputation for holding value well in South Florida’s master-planned segment. As of early 2026, Avenir-wide pricing spans from around $769,900 for entry-level luxury residences up to $21 million-plus for waterfront custom estates — Apex sits in an accessible, high-demand middle tier that tends to attract steady owner-occupant interest rather than pure speculation, which historically supports more stable appreciation.

If you’re considering Apex as a long-term rental or investment property, Atlis Property Management (a sister service to Atlis Realty) offers full-service management, so out-of-state or overseas investors have a trusted local partner handling everything from tenant placement to maintenance coordination.

For deeper market context on how Avenir compares to broader Palm Beach Gardens trends, our complete 2026 Avenir guide is the most comprehensive resource we publish, and I’d encourage any serious buyer to read it before making an offer.