Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manatee County, FL from $500 (63 Rentals)

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Lake Bayshore Condominiums
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Bayshore Condominiums

3600-3800 Lake Bayshore StBradenton, FL 34205
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Brandt Bay
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brandt Bay

3611 117th St WBradenton, FL 34210
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Oak Leaf Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Leaf Village

900 21st StPalmetto, FL 34221
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Lake East I & II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lake East I & II

2404 16th St Ct EBradenton, FL 34208
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Robin's Apartments
Studio Apartments

Robin's Apartments

2303 E 1st StSarasota, FL 34243
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Southern Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southern Pines

925 Hwy 301 EastBradenton, FL 34203
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Omega Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Omega Apartments

5403 8th Street Ct WBradenton, FL 34207
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Forest Cove Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Cove Apartments

1437 45th Ave Cir WBradenton, FL 34207
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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 2121 9th Ave E in the Rogers neighborhood priced from $1,000. Astoria on 9th - Now Leasing in the Rogers neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,089. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manatee County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2121 9th Ave Efurnished1BR,$1,000
Astoria on 9th - Now Leasing1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,089
301 FlatsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,107
The Reef at Riviera 62+ Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1,125
River Trace Apartments and HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,136
The MetSurrealistStudio,1BA$1,260
Champions Walk Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1,293
The Landings at Crystal CoveOne Bedroom One Bath Platinum1BR,1BA$1,300
View Carlton ArmsE1Studio,1BA$1,301
Goldelm at Braden RiverS1Studio,1BA$1,345

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manatee County, FL

As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manatee County area is the $1.49 price per square foot 3A Haven Model at BB Living Antigua at Lakewood Ranch in the in the Lakewood Ranch - Greenbrook Banks neighborhood starting from $2,644. The second greatest value Manatee County apartment is the ARIA Model at Grove Pointe starting at $2,445 with a $1.46 price per square foot in the Sheffield Glen 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 Ranch3A Haven3BR,2.5BA$1.49
Grove PointeARIA3BR,2BA$1.46
Royal Palm Terrace ApartmentsRoyal Solarium3BR,2BA$1.63
Ranch Lake ApartmentsThree Bed / Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.53
Echo LakePelican3BR,2BA$1.61
Vista at Palma SolaCatalina2BR,2BA$1.61
Bay Club Apartment Homes2x2A2BR,2BA$1.53
Bradenton PalmsUpper Level2BR,1BA$1.56
River Trace Apartments and HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.57
301 FlatsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.61

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 The Met listed at $1,260.

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 $1,316 at Astoria on 9th - Now Leasing.

What is the most affordable Manatee County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Manatee County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 301 Flats and starts from $1,532.

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