Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manatee County, FL from $500 (87 Rentals)

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Astoria on 9th
$1,094 - $1,323
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$1,034 - $1,263
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$60
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$1,094 - $1,323
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Astoria on 9th

2116 9th St WBradenton, FL 34205
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Palm Place
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$1,135 - $2,075
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$1,110 - $2,050
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$25
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$1,135 - $2,075
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Palm Place

7693 Alicia LnSarasota, FL 34243
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View Carlton Arms
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$1,204 - $2,353
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$1,179 - $2,328
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$25
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$1,204 - $2,353
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

View Carlton Arms

5200 Riverfront DrBradenton, FL 34208
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Riverview6
$1,288 - $1,792
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$1,228 - $1,732
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$60
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$1,288 - $1,792
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Riverview6

801 6th Ave WBradenton, FL 34205
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210 Watermark
$1,333 - $3,240
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$1,268 - $3,175
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$65
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$1,333 - $3,240
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210 Watermark

210 3rd St WBradenton, FL 34205
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Preserve at Riverwalk
$1,359 - $4,005
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$1,269 - $3,915
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$90
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$1,359 - $4,005
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Preserve at Riverwalk

360 11th St EBradenton, FL 34208
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The Cottages
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$1,395
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$1,185
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$210
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$1,395
2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

The Cottages

2212 32nd Ave EBradenton, FL 34208
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Fountain Lake
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$1,410 - $2,276
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$1,315 - $2,181
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$95
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$1,410 - $2,276
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Fountain Lake

5620 Fountain Lake CirBradenton, FL 34207
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ARIUM Bristol Bay
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$1,457 - $3,044
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$897 - $2,484
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$560
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$1,457 - $3,044
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ARIUM Bristol Bay

11001 Bristol Bay DrBradenton, FL 34209
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Cheapest Available Manatee County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Manatee County, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Bradenton Village in the Rogers neighborhood priced from $674. 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 VillageOne Bedroom1BR,2BA$674
2121 9th Ave Efurnished1BR,$1,000
Astoria on 9th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,094
Hidden AcresClassic StudioStudio,1BA$1,099
Cortez Plaza Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,099
301 FlatsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,107
Mira Lagos ApartmentsMallorca1BR,1BA$1,111
The Reef at Riviera 62+ Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,125
River Trace Apartments and HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,134
Goldelm at Braden RiverS1Studio,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manatee County, FL

As of February 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Manatee County area is the $1.38 price per square foot 4A Garden Model at BB Living Antigua at Lakewood Ranch in the in the Lakewood Ranch - Greenbrook Banks neighborhood starting from $3,204. The second greatest value Manatee County apartment is the Remington Model at Lost Creek at Lakewood Ranch starting at $2,084 with a $1.52 price per square foot in the Lakewood Ranch - Greenbrook Banks 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.
BB Living Antigua at Lakewood Ranch4A Garden4BR,2.5BA$1.38
Lost Creek at Lakewood RanchRemington3BR,3BA$1.52
The Landings at Crystal CoveTwo Bedroom Two Bath Large Platinum Washer Dryer2BR,2BA$1.36
The Boulevard Apartment Homes2x2 Townhome2BR,2BA$1.53
Bay Club Apartment Homes2x2A2BR,2BA$1.47
Bradenton Palmsstandard2BR,1BA$1.44
Yacht ClubAruba1BR,1BA$1.56
Coral Club Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.56
Mira Lagos ApartmentsMallorca1BR,1BA$1.53
Bradenton VillageOne Bedroom1BR,2BA$0.96

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manatee County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Manatee County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Manatee County is under $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manatee County?

The cheapest apartment in Manatee County is Bradenton Village which is listed at $674, while the average apartment in Manatee County costs $26,338.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Manatee County?

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 171 regular apartments in Manatee County 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 Manatee County?

Cheap apartments in Manatee County have an average cost of $258 which is $26,080 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manatee County.

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