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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Bradenton?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradenton Studio Apartments | $1,367 | $930 | $1,717 |
| Bradenton 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,640 | $493 | $2,630 |
| Bradenton 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,883 | $1,100 | $4,904 |
| Bradenton 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,343 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Bradenton 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,797 | $1,708 | $8,336 |
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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 $1,200.
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 $3,048.
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 63 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 $140 which is $2,908 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Bradenton.
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