Cheap Apartments for Rent in Palmetto, FL from $500 (66 Rentals)

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Isla Palmetto
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$1,562 - $2,445
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Isla Palmetto

6045 Bird Key PlPalmetto, FL 34221
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Oak Leaf Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Leaf Village

900 21st StPalmetto, FL 34221
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Palmetto Trace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Trace

708 2nd Ave EPalmetto, FL 34221
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property at 1306 17th St W

$1,100 - $1,200

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1306 17th St W

BradentonFL34205
property at 702 21st Ave W

$1,150 - $1,395

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702 21st Ave W

BradentonFL34205

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$1,200 - $1,250

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1510 10th St W

BradentonFL34205
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The Met
$1,396 - $1,697
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The Met

1402 13th St WBradenton, FL 34205
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Astoria on 9th
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Astoria on 9th

2116 9th St WBradenton, FL 34205
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Bradenton Village
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bradenton Village

1300 5th St WBradenton, FL 34205

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Cheapest Available Palmetto Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Palmetto, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Astoria on 9th in the Bradenton Village neighborhood priced from $533. 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 Palmetto apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Astoria on 9th1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$533
2121 9th Ave Efurnished1BR,$1,000
View Carlton ArmsA11BR,1BA$1,192
Oak Park Apartments1 Bedroom/FencedPatio1BR,1BA$1,275
Everest GardensThe Tulip2BR,1BA$1,295
2004 2nd Ave E1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,325
210 WatermarkTide1BR,1BA$1,362
The MetSurrealistStudio,1BA$1,396
Riverview62/2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,414

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palmetto, FL

As of June 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palmetto area is the $1.39 price per square foot Parrish Model at Quinn Residences at Moccasin Wallow in the in the Sheffield Glen neighborhood starting from $2,056. The second greatest value Palmetto apartment is the Berkeley Model at The Carlton at Robinson Gateway starting at $1,452 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Sheffield Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palmetto apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Quinn Residences at Moccasin WallowParrish3BR,2.5BA$1.39
The Carlton at Robinson GatewayBerkeley1BR,1BA$1.47
The Reef at Riviera 62+ Apartments2A2BR,2BA$1.61
Kendall Ridge Apartment HomesRoyal Palm2BR,2BA$1.66
Astoria on 9th2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.57
Bradenton PalmsLevel 32BR,1BA$1.83
River Trace Apartments and HomesTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.67
Riversong Apartment Homes1B1BR,1BA$1.69
Riverview62/2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.75
Everest GardensThe Tulip1BR,1BA$1.80

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palmetto Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Palmetto?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Palmetto is at View Carlton Arms listed at $1,195.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Palmetto Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Palmetto Apartment is $533 at Astoria on 9th.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Palmetto is starting from $1,295 at Everest Gardens.

What is the most affordable Palmetto Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Palmetto Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Everest Gardens and starts from $1,575.

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