Cheap Apartments for Rent in Manatee County, FL from $500 (68 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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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 $850. 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 $1,009. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Manatee County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
2121 9th Ave EUnfurnished1BR,$850
Astoria on 9th - Now Leasing1 Bed1BR,1BA$1,009
Hidden AcresStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
Cortez Plaza Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,300
The Landings at Crystal CoveOne Bedroom One Bath Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,300
View Carlton ArmsA11BR,1BA$1,322
Everest GardensThe Tulip1BR,1BA$1,375
Bradenton LoftsA11BR,1BA$1,385
Flamingo GardensA1F1BR,1BA$1,433
Springs at Palma Sola ApartmentsStudio Designer CourtyardStudio,1BA$1,446

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Manatee County, FL

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Manatee County area is the $1.08 price per square foot 17249 Wheatberry Blvd Model at 17249 Wheatberry Blvd in the in the Rye Wilderness Estates neighborhood starting from $2,795. The second greatest value Manatee County apartment is the 12930 Oak Hill Way Model at 12930 Oak Hill Way starting at $2,699 with a $1.10 price per square foot in the Aberdeen 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.
17249 Wheatberry Blvd17249 Wheatberry Blvd5BR,3BA$1.08
12930 Oak Hill Way12930 Oak Hill Way5BR,3BA$1.10
8211 Timber Lake Ln8211 Timber Lake Ln2BR,2BA$1.09
4514 Windy Hammock Way4514 Windy Hammock Way4BR,2.5BA$1.17
4222 Reisswood Lp4222 Reisswood Lp4BR,2.5BA$1.18
3315 Barber Ave3315 Barber Ave4BR,3BA$1.19
3312 Barber Ave3312 Barber Ave4BR,3BA$1.19
5503 105th Terrace E5503 105th Terrace E3BR,2BA$1.18
4021 Kingsfield Dr4021 Kingsfield Dr3BR,2BA$1.18
5838 French Creek Ct5838 French Creek Ct3BR,2BA$1.19

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 $1,446.

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 $850, while the average apartment in Manatee County costs $3,150.

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 6 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 $213 which is $2,937 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Manatee County.

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