Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manatee County, FL from $500 (96 Rentals)

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Palm Place
$1,135 - $2,075
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$1,110 - $2,050
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 3

Palm Place

7693 Alicia LnSarasota, FL 34243
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$1,175 - $1,850

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702 21st Ave W

BradentonFL34205
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View Carlton Arms
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$1,212 - $2,598
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$1,187 - $2,573
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$1,212 - $2,598
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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5200 Riverfront DrBradenton, FL 34208
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The Met
$1,250 - $1,619
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$1,141 - $1,510
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The Met

1402 13th St WBradenton, FL 34205
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210 Watermark
$1,284 - $3,029
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$1,234 - $2,979
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$50
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$1,284 - $3,029
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

210 Watermark

210 3rd St WBradenton, FL 34205
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Bay Club Apartment Homes
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$1,360 - $2,529
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$1,327 - $2,496
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 5

Bay Club Apartment Homes

2305 46th Ave WBradenton, FL 34207
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Hue Watercolor Place
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$1,382 - $3,398
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$1,304 - $3,320
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Hue Watercolor Place

215 107th St Cir EBradenton, FL 34212
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Arbor Oaks of Bradenton
$1,385 - $1,678
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$1,358 - $1,651
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$27
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$1,385 - $1,678
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Apr 17

Arbor Oaks of Bradenton

5400 26th St WBradenton, FL 34207
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The Cottages
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$1,395
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$1,185
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The Cottages

2212 32nd Ave EBradenton, FL 34208
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Cheapest Available Manatee County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Manatee County, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Bradenton Village in the Rogers neighborhood priced from $886. 2121 9th Ave E in the Rogers neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,000. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manatee County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Bradenton VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$886
2121 9th Ave Efurnished1BR,$1,000
Astoria on 9th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,094
Cortez Plaza Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,099
Hidden AcresClassic StudioStudio,1BA$1,099
301 FlatsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,107
Mira Lagos ApartmentsMallorca1BR,1BA$1,111
Everest GardensThe Tulip1BR,1BA$1,175
Goldelm at Braden RiverS1Studio,1BA$1,195
Sarasota SouthSanibel1BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manatee County, FL

As of April 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manatee County area is the $1.37 price per square foot Manatee Model at Quinn Residences at Moccasin Wallow in the in the Sheffield Glen neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Manatee County apartment is the Lido Key Model at Cantabria starting at $1,999 with a $1.48 price per square foot in the Meadow Terrace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manatee County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Quinn Residences at Moccasin WallowManatee3BR,2BA$1.37
CantabriaLido Key3BR,2.5BA$1.48
The Boulevard Apartment Homes2x2 Townhome2BR,2BA$1.53
Bradenton VillageTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.89
The Carlton at Robinson GatewayBerkeley1BR,1BA$1.47
The Reef at Riviera 62+ Apartments2A2BR,2BA$1.47
Yacht ClubAruba1BR,1BA$1.56
River Trace Apartments and HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.57
Coral Club Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.56
Mira Lagos ApartmentsMallorca1BR,1BA$1.53

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manatee County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Manatee County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Manatee County is at Hidden Acres listed at $1,099.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Manatee County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Manatee County Apartment is $1,000 at 2121 9th Ave E.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Manatee County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Manatee County is starting from $886 at Bradenton Village.

What is the most affordable Manatee County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Manatee County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bradenton Village and starts from $1,012.

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