Cheap Homes for Rent in Manatee County, FL from $900 (202 Rentals)

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property at 4802 51st St W

4802 51st St W

BradentonFL34210
property at 5316 53rd Ave E

5316 53rd Ave E

BradentonFL34203

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property at 5310 26th St W

5310 26th St W

BradentonFL34207

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property at 1328 54th Ave E

1328 54th Ave E

BradentonFL34203

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. 301 Flats in the Silver Lake neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,029. 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
301 FlatsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1,029
Astoria on 9th - Now Leasing1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,089
Avalon VillaStudioStudio,1BA$1,275
View Carlton ArmsE1Studio,1BA$1,312
Springs at Palma Sola ApartmentsStudio Grand OverlookStudio,1BA$1,317
The Reef at Riviera 62+ Apartments2D2BR,2BA$1,359
Oak Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom Second Floor1BR,1BA$1,375
Everest GardensThe Rose1BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manatee County, FL

As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manatee County area is the $1.55 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 $2,737. The second greatest value Manatee County apartment is the ARIA Model at Grove Pointe starting at $2,465 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Mariposa 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$1.55
Grove PointeARIA3BR,2BA$1.47
CantabriaBahia3BR,2.5BA$1.62
Ranch Lake ApartmentsThree Bed / Two Bath3BR,2BA$1.53
Bay Club Apartment Homes2x2D2BR,2BA$1.56
TGM Palm AireB12BR,2BA$1.63
River Trace Apartments and HomesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.46
The Reef at Riviera 62+ Apartments2D2BR,2BA$1.40
Bradenton PalmsUpper Level2BR,1BA$1.56
301 FlatsOne Bed1BR,1BA$1.50

Frequently Asked Questions about Manatee County

What type of rentals are currently available in Manatee County?

There are currently 470 Apartments for Rent in Manatee County, FL with pricing that ranges from $950 to $21,600. There are also 1222 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Manatee County ranging from $975 to $30,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Manatee County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Manatee County ranges from $975 to $30,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,977.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Manatee County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Manatee County range from $1,417 to $10,650, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,375 to $30,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,380.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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