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4802 51st St W, Unit 2010

4802 51st St W
BradentonFL34210
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$1,275

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4850 51st St W, Unit 4207

4850 51st St W
BradentonFL34210

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1310 3rd Ave W
$1,350
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1310 3rd Ave W

1310 3rd Ave WBradenton, FL 34205
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The Met
$1,357 - $1,627
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1402 13th St WBradenton, FL 34205
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Bayshore Oaks
$1,370 - $1,670
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1005-1009 63rd Ave WBradenton, FL 34207
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Bradenton, FL

Pricing Updated: 08/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Bradenton, FL area range in price from $1,000 to $7,500 with an overall median price of $1,974. Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Bradenton Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Upper Manatee$1,916$1,395204
Lakewood Ranch$1,960$1,485317
Lakewood Ranch Development$1,991$1,000942

Cheapest Available Bradenton Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Bradenton, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at 2121 9th Ave E in the Bradenton neighborhood priced from $1,000. Bradenton Reserve in the Bradenton neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,070. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Bradenton apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2121 9th Ave Efurnished1BR,$1,000
Bradenton ReserveA31BR,1BA$1,070
The Palms0 Beds, 1 BathsStudio,1BA$1,075
301 FlatsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,107
Mira Lagos ApartmentsMallorca1BR,1BA$1,111
The Landings at Crystal CoveOne Bedroom One Bath Deluxe Two1BR,1BA$1,150
Astoria on 9th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,175
Tuscany Lakes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,179
Cortez Plaza Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bradenton, FL

As of August 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Bradenton area is the $1.59 price per square foot B2 Model at Hue Watercolor Place in the in the Rye Wilderness Estates neighborhood starting from $1,822. The second greatest value Bradenton apartment is the 2 x 2 Model at The Boulevard Apartments starting at $1,525 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Bradenton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bradenton apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hue Watercolor PlaceB22BR,2BA$1.59
The Boulevard Apartments2 x 22BR,2BA$1.50
Bay Club Apartment Homes2x2A2BR,2BA$1.50
Harbour Pointe Apartment HomesMartinique2BR,2BA$1.55
Grand Palms Senior Apartment Homes 55+Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.46
Palm Cove ApartmentsDogwood2BR,1BA$1.58
Everest GardensThe Lavender2BR,1BA$1.60
Mira Lagos ApartmentsLa Palma2BR,2BA$1.60
ARIUM Bristol BayA21BR,1BA$1.60
301 FlatsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.61

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Bradenton Overview

Life in the sunshine state doesn't get much better than Bradenton, Florida. Ideally located in the aptly-named Manatee County, this on-the-move southern hot spot is a fantastic place to live, work and play. 

Why live in Bradenton, FL?

Home to numerous national brands such as Champ's Sports and a thriving arts district, Bradenton apartments for rent are available to suit a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. Brimming with Florida charm as well as much in the way of natural beauty thanks to lublic parks and rivers, this jewel of the sunshine state is a must-consider for anyone eager to connect with a new place to call home in the south.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Bradenton Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Bradenton?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Bradenton is under $1,199.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Bradenton?

The cheapest apartment in Bradenton is 2121 9th Ave E which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Bradenton costs $1,974.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Bradenton?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 60 regular apartments in Bradenton that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Bradenton?

Cheap apartments in Bradenton have an average cost of $102 which is $1,872 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bradenton.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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