Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manatee County, FL from $500 (54 Rentals)

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Palmetto Trace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palmetto Trace

708 2nd Ave EPalmetto, FL 34221
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Lake Bayshore Condominiums
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Lake Bayshore Condominiums

3600-3800 Lake Bayshore StBradenton, FL 34205
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Brandt Bay
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Brandt Bay

3611 117th St WBradenton, FL 34210
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Oak Leaf Village
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Leaf Village

900 21st StPalmetto, FL 34221
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Lake East I & II
1 Bedroom Apartments

Lake East I & II

2404 16th St Ct EBradenton, FL 34208
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Robin's Apartments
Studio Apartments

Robin's Apartments

2303 E 1st StSarasota, FL 34243
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Southern Pines
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Southern Pines

925 Hwy 301 EastBradenton, FL 34203
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Omega Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Omega Apartments

5403 8th Street Ct WBradenton, FL 34207
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Forest Cove Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Forest Cove Apartments

1437 45th Ave Cir WBradenton, FL 34207
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The Addison
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Addison

702 6th AveBradenton, FL 34208
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Preserve on 51st
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Preserve on 51st

4880 S 51st StBradenton, FL 34210
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Oaks at Lakeside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks at Lakeside

5260 34th Street Cir EBradenton, FL 34203
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Cheapest Available Manatee County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Manatee County, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at 2121 9th Ave E in the Rogers neighborhood priced from $1,000. Astoria on 9th - Now Leasing in the Bradenton Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,089. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manatee County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2121 9th Ave Efurnished1BR,$1,000
Astoria on 9th - Now Leasing1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,089
Hidden AcresStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Springs at Palma Sola ApartmentsStudio Designer CourtyardStudio,1BA$1,297
The MetSurrealistStudio,1BA$1,330
Everest GardensThe Rose1BR,1BA$1,375
View Carlton ArmsE1Studio,1BA$1,411
Palm Cove ApartmentsAshe1BR,1BA$1,420
Oak Park Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathrooms First Floor1BR,1BA$1,425
Vista at Palma SolaCatalina2BR,2BA$1,427

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manatee County, FL

As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manatee County area is the $1.74 price per square foot 3A Haven Model at BB Living Antigua at Lakewood Ranch in the in the Lakewood Ranch - Greenbrook Banks neighborhood starting from $3,079. The second greatest value Manatee County apartment is the ARIA Model at Grove Pointe starting at $2,650 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the Mariposa neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Manatee County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
BB Living Antigua at Lakewood Ranch3A Haven3BR,2.5BA$1.74
Grove PointeARIA3BR,2BA$1.58
Venue at Lakewood RanchC13BR,2BA$1.67
CantabriaLido Key3BR,2.5BA$1.70
River Trace Apartments and HomesThree Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.46
Vista at Palma SolaCatalina2BR,2BA$1.36
Bay Club Apartment Homes2x2A2BR,2BA$1.60
The Landings at Crystal CoveTwo Bedroom One Bath Deluxe Washer Dryer2BR,1BA$1.65
Everest GardensThe Lavender2BR,1BA$1.72
Yacht ClubAruba1BR,1BA$1.67

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Manatee County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Manatee County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Manatee County is under $1,427.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Manatee County?

The cheapest apartment in Manatee County is 2121 9th Ave E which is listed at $1,000, while the average apartment in Manatee County costs $7,500.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Manatee County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 18 regular apartments in Manatee County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Manatee County?

Cheap apartments in Manatee County have an average cost of $511 which is $6,989 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manatee County.

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