What is the average apartment size in Palmetto?

The average size for a Palmetto, Manatee County, FL apartment is 873 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Palmetto?

As of Jul / 2026, the average rent in Palmetto is $1,691 per month, a N/A from last years average of .

What is the average apartment size in Palmetto?

The typical apartment in Palmetto offers about 873 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Palmetto, Manatee County, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Palmetto?

The typical rent budget in Palmetto ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 38% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Palmetto?

In Palmetto, 18% of households rent while 82% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: August 03, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Palmetto is $1,691, a N/A compared to the previous year, when the average rent was .

One-bedroom apartments provide 729 square feet for $1,574, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,684 offer 905 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Palmetto, Manatee County, FL

Last updated: August 03, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,691	873 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,574	729 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,684	905 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Palmetto, Manatee County, FL rent trends

What's the typical rent budget in Palmetto, Manatee County, FL?

The largest share of rentals in Palmetto, Manatee County, FL (38%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Palmetto, Manatee County, FL?

1,662 or 18% of the households in Palmetto, Manatee County, FL are renter-occupied while 7,625 or 82% are owner-occupied.

How Palmetto Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Palmetto	$1,691
Jacksonville	$1,517
Miami	$2,770
Tampa	$2,014
Kissimmee	$1,855
Orlando	$1,812
Cape Coral	$1,715
Fort Myers	$1,748
Port St. Lucie	$2,130
St. Petersburg	$2,069
Miami Beach	$3,441

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Palmetto apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.