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Rental Market Trends in Bradenton, FL

What is the average rent in Bradenton, FL?

$1,522/month

Average Rent

765 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-5.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Bradenton, FL is $1,522 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,641/month, which means Bradenton rent prices are 7% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Bradenton, you can expect to pay about $1,255 per month for a studio, $1,522 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,779 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,215 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,255/month
541 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,522/month
765 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,779/month
1,081 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,215/month
1,336 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,458/month
518 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,758/month
1,212 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,984/month
1,714 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$4,871/month
2,459 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,631/month
777 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,794/month
1,236 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,804/month
1,628 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,152/month
1,400 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,641/month
1,610 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Bradenton, FL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 5.4%, which averages out to $82 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Bradenton, FL
Last Updated April 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Bradenton, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
12% $700 - $1,000/month
20% $1,001 - $1,500/month
54% $1,501 - $2,000/month
14% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bradenton?

Based on current rent prices, Carlton Arms, Braden Woods and Shorewalk Condominium are the most affordable neighborhoods in Bradenton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Carlton Arms
$1,439/month
800 Sq Ft
Braden Woods
$1,460/month
812 Sq Ft
Shorewalk Condominium
$1,541/month
810 Sq Ft
River Point of Manatee
$1,597/month
851 Sq Ft
A Villaggio
$1,636/month
814 Sq Ft
Harmony
$1,717/month
803 Sq Ft
Serenity Creek
$1,724/month
830 Sq Ft
Mallory Park
$1,731/month
778 Sq Ft
Cordova Lakes
$1,810/month
731 Sq Ft
Peridia
$1,832/month
829 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bradenton?

Based on current rent prices, Lakewood Ranch Development, Peridia and Cordova Lakes are the most expensive neighborhoods in Bradenton.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lakewood Ranch Development
$1,954/month
820 Sq Ft
Peridia
$1,832/month
829 Sq Ft
Cordova Lakes
$1,810/month
731 Sq Ft
Mallory Park
$1,731/month
778 Sq Ft
Serenity Creek
$1,724/month
830 Sq Ft
Harmony
$1,717/month
803 Sq Ft
A Villaggio
$1,636/month
814 Sq Ft
River Point of Manatee
$1,597/month
851 Sq Ft
Shorewalk Condominium
$1,541/month
810 Sq Ft
Braden Woods
$1,460/month
812 Sq Ft

Which Bradenton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Bradenton with the most apartments available are Lakewood Ranch Development, River Point of Manatee and Carlton Arms .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lakewood Ranch Development
$1,954/month
820 Sq Ft
River Point of Manatee
$1,597/month
851 Sq Ft
Carlton Arms
$1,439/month
800 Sq Ft
Shorewalk Condominium
$1,541/month
810 Sq Ft
Serenity Creek
$1,724/month
830 Sq Ft
Braden Woods
$1,460/month
812 Sq Ft
Mallory Park
$1,731/month
778 Sq Ft
A Villaggio
$1,636/month
814 Sq Ft
Harmony
$1,717/month
803 Sq Ft
Peridia
$1,832/month
829 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Bradenton, FL?

Because the average rent in Bradenton is $1,522, you’ll want to make about $5,073 per month or $60,876 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Bradenton, FL is 2.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Bradenton is 0.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,255 - $2,215. You can expect to pay 1.2% more for groceries, 10.9% less for utilities, and 1.5% more for transportation.

City

Bradenton, FL

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How does Bradenton, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Bradenton, FL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Carlton Arms

Bradenton, FL

Lakewood Ranch Development

Bradenton, FL

Studio
-
$1,800/month
One Bedroom
-
$2,367/month
Two Bedroom
-
$3,414/month
Three Bedroom
-
$4,724/month
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Bradenton, FL 34212

$1,714 - $3,265 Total Monthly Price

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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