Average Rent in Palmetto, FL

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Current Versus Historical Palmetto, FL Rents

Palmetto rentals average $3,200 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,273 for a 3-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $2,400, or roughly $23 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,250 to $1,250. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $417 (14.97%) year-over-year from $2,783 to $3,200. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $696 (38.57%) year-over-year from $1,804 to $2,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $750 (-25.00%) year-over-year from $3,000 to $2,250. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $6,667 (219.78%) year-over-year from $3,033 to $9,700. 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 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 28.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 23.46% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.47% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 31.97% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$34.72	$3,200	$2,783 (14.97%)	$1,399 (128.80%)
2 BR	$24.51	$2,500	$1,804 (38.57%)	$2,712 (-7.81%)
3 BR	$17.97	$2,250	$3,000 (-25.00%)	$2,777 (-18.97%)

Historical Rents in Palmetto, FL

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Top Cities Near Palmetto

There are a total of 2 cities nearby Palmetto. The average rent in Palmetto is currently $2,063 per month. A total of 2 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that South Bradenton, FL, with an average rent of $1,825, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Palmetto, FL is Bradenton, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $2,300 per month.

Let's compare Palmetto, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 78.91% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Palmetto, FL are about 20.41% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 10.00% more affordable. Want more information? Check out the top 2 cities near Palmetto, FL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Bradenton, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,775	$1,825
Bradenton, FL	$1,075	$1,350	$2,125	$2,300

Top Neighborhoods Near Palmetto

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Palmetto. Some of these neighborhoods include South Bradenton and Heritage Harbour. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Palmetto, FL in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Palmetto, FL is currently around $2,175 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Palmetto's average rent, which is actually $2,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Palmetto, South Bradenton has the most affordable average rent at $1,850 per month. Whereas, at $2,500 average rent per month, Heritage Harbour is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Palmetto. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Bradenton, FL	N/A	N/A	$1,825	$1,850
Heritage Harbour, Myakka City, FL	N/A	N/A	$2,425	$2,500

Top Counties Near Palmetto

There are a total of 1 counties located by Palmetto, FL. One county in the area is Bradenton, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $2,500. That's roughly around $23 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Bradenton, FL. Its average rent per month is $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,500, Bradenton, FL is the most expensive county by Palmetto, FL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Palmetto, FL is 56.25% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Palmetto, FL is 10.20% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bradenton, FL	$1,145	$1,400	$2,200	$2,500

Top Zipcodes Near Palmetto

There are a total of 2 zipcodes in or near Palmetto, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,713.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Palmetto, FL is $2,425 per month. Or in other words, $32 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,450 per month. Which comes out to $22 per sqft. The following table includes the top 2 zipcodes in Palmetto, FL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
34221, Palmetto, FL	N/A	$3,200	$2,400	$2,625
34209, Bradenton, FL	N/A	$1,650	$2,500	$2,800

Frequently Asked Questions - Palmetto Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Palmetto, FL?

The average monthly rental price for Palmetto, FL apartments for rent is approximately $2,400. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Palmetto, 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 Palmetto, FL.

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

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,200 and an average price per square feet of $34.72. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Palmetto.

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

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $2,450 and an average price per square feet of $24.51. There are a total of 8 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Palmetto.

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

Rent prices for rentals in Palmetto, FL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.15%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.39%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.25% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Palmetto, FL?

A reasonable rent price in Palmetto, FL is around $1,920/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.