Apartments for Rent in Palmetto, Manatee County, FL

Prices and availability in Palmetto, Manatee County, FL were last updated on 23 Aug 2026.

The best apartments in Palmetto, Manatee County, FL are: Isla Palmetto, Holy Cross Manor II, The Reef at Riviera 62+ Apartments, The Oaks at Ellenton and 2658 6TH COURT E ELLENTON, FL 34222.

The average rent in Palmetto, Manatee County, FL is $1,910.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Palmetto, Manatee County, FL is between $1,175 and $1,600.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Palmetto, Manatee County, FL is between $1,100 and $1,908.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Palmetto, Manatee County, FL is between $1,619 and $2,330.

In Palmetto 18% of the housing is rented out compared to 82% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 10% of Palmetto's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 27% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 50% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Palmetto are about 17 years old, on average. Of these, 69% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 3 stories. About 90% of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, 10% are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Palmetto are around 0.2% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 34% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 49% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.