Average Rent in Manatee, FL

Current Versus Historical Manatee, FL Rents

Manatee rentals average $1,295 for a studio rental to $3,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,200, or roughly $2 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in May 2024, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $9,709 (-88.23%) year-over-year from $11,004 to $1,295. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $3 (0.23%) year-over-year from $1,447 to $1,450. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $438 (21.79%) year-over-year from $2,012 to $2,450. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $259 (9.46%) year-over-year from $2,741 to $3,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $285 (8.60%) year-over-year from $3,315 to $3,600. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 13.32% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.29% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 9.70% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.88% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.00% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	May 2024 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$2.91	$1,295	$11,004 (-88.23%)	$1,713 (-24.38%)
1 BR	$2.39	$1,450	$1,447 (0.23%)	$1,373 (5.65%)
2 BR	$2.21	$2,450	$2,012 (21.79%)	$1,643 (49.16%)
3 BR	$1.95	$3,000	$2,741 (9.46%)	$1,975 (51.92%)
4+ BR	$1.57	$3,600	$3,315 (8.60%)	$2,604 (38.24%)

Historical Rents in Manatee, FL

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Top Cities Near Manatee

There are a total of 30 cities nearby Manatee. The average rent in Manatee is currently $2,538 per month. A total of 22 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that University, FL, with an average rent of $1,625, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Manatee, FL is Siesta Key, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $7,200 per month.

Let's compare Manatee, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 7.51% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Manatee, FL are about 12.81% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 11.43% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 10 cities out of 30 total cities near Manatee, FL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Riverview, FL	N/A	$1,637	$1,875	$2,373
Vamo, FL	N/A	$2,300	$2,250	$2,400
Laurel, FL	N/A	N/A	$3,025	$2,800
Bradenton, FL	$1,173	$1,650	$2,800	$2,995
The Meadows, FL	N/A	$2,075	$3,250	$2,999
Venice, FL	N/A	$2,000	$2,450	$3,300
Sarasota, FL	N/A	$2,100	$3,500	$3,500
Gulf Gate Estates, FL	N/A	N/A	$2,500	$3,500
Longboat Key, FL	N/A	$3,750	$6,000	$7,000
Siesta Key, FL	N/A	$4,400	$6,900	$7,200

Top Neighborhoods Near Manatee

There are a total of 11 neighborhoods in or near Manatee. Some of these neighborhoods include Carver City - Lincoln Gardens, Isla del Sol, and Channel District. We've included all of these top 11 neighborhoods in or near Manatee, FL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 11 neighborhoods in or near Manatee, FL is currently around $3,100 per month. A total of 6 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only five neighborhoods have a higher average rent than $3,100. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Manatee, Carver City - Lincoln Gardens has the most affordable average rent at $2,321 per month. Whereas, at $5,500 average rent per month, Lido Key is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Manatee. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Carver City - Lincoln Gardens, Tampa, FL	$1,850	$2,138	$2,928	$2,321
Isla del Sol, St. Petersburg, FL	N/A	$2,700	$2,600	$2,600
Channel District, Tampa, FL	$1,978	$2,529	$3,872	$2,604
South Venice, FL	N/A	N/A	$2,725	$2,780
Heritage Harbour, Myakka City, FL	N/A	N/A	$2,613	$2,848
The Meadows, FL	N/A	$2,075	$3,300	$3,100
Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, FL	N/A	N/A	$3,250	$3,500
Sand Key, Clearwater, FL	$2,600	$3,600	$4,000	$4,200
Clearwater Beach, Clearwater, FL	$2,300	$2,850	$4,000	$4,500
Stoneybrook Golf and Country Club, Gulf Gate Estates-Osprey, FL	N/A	N/A	$5,000	$5,000
Lido Key, Sarasota, FL	N/A	$3,450	$5,500	$5,500

Top Counties Near Manatee

There are a total of 11 counties located by Manatee, FL. Some of these counties include Ruskin, FL, Wimauma-Riverview, FL, and Venice, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,650. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 17 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Winter Haven-Auburndale, FL. It's average rent per month is $1,950. Vice versa, with an average rent of $7,000, Longboat Key, FL is the most expensive county by Manatee, FL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Manatee, FL is 1.14% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Manatee, FL is 15.45% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed the top 10 counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Ruskin, FL	N/A	$1,750	$2,000	$2,300
Wimauma-Riverview, FL	N/A	$1,747	$1,900	$2,485
Venice, FL	N/A	$2,050	$2,400	$2,800
Parrish, FL	N/A	N/A	$2,250	$2,925
Bradenton, FL	$1,173	$1,825	$2,800	$3,200
Interior County, FL	N/A	$1,800	$2,925	$3,300
Myakka City, FL	N/A	$1,730	$3,000	$3,400
Gulf Gate Estates-Osprey, FL	N/A	$2,300	$2,898	$3,500
Sarasota, FL	$1,987	$2,075	$3,500	$3,600
Longboat Key, FL	N/A	N/A	$6,000	$7,000

Top Zipcodes Near Manatee

There are a total of 45 zipcodes in or near Manatee, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,850. A total of 31 zipcodes have a average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 33881, Winter Haven, FL at $1,900 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $7,200 per month is 34242, Siesta Key, FL.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Manatee, FL is $1,728 per month. Or in other words, $3 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,500 per month. Which comes out to $2 per sqft. The following chart includes the top 10 zipcodes in Manatee, FL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
34236, Sarasota, FL	N/A	$2,300	$4,300	$4,200
33767, Clearwater, FL	$2,600	$2,800	$4,000	$4,200
34231, Gulf Gate Estates, FL	N/A	$2,048	$2,500	$2,950
33982, Punta Gorda, FL	N/A	$1,100	$3,500	$3,100
34293, North Port, FL	N/A	N/A	$2,800	$2,950
34238, Gulf Gate Estates-Osprey, FL	N/A	$1,785	$3,500	$3,500
33706, St. Pete Beach, FL	$1,400	$2,200	$3,500	$3,700
34228, Longboat Key, FL	N/A	$3,750	$6,000	$7,000
34759, Poinciana, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,800	$1,900
34242, Siesta Key, FL	N/A	$4,400	$6,500	$7,200

Frequently Asked Questions - Manatee Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Manatee, FL?

The average monthly rental price for Manatee, FL apartments for rent is approximately $3,200. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Manatee, FL rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Manatee, FL.

How much is a studio apartment in Manatee, FL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,295 and an average price per square feet of $2.91. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Manatee.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Manatee, FL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,750 and an average price per square feet of $2.39. There are a total of 31 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Manatee.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Manatee, FL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,839 and an average price per square feet of $2.21. There are a total of 502 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Manatee.

How have rent prices in Manatee, FL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Manatee, FL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.88%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.00%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.22%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.09% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Manatee, FL?

A reasonable rent price in Manatee, FL is around $2,560/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.