Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 21, 2026
Average rent in
Palmetto, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Palmetto, FL rent slipped 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,250/month. Renters today are paying $39 less per month on average than last year. Month over month, rent increased 6.4% in October 2026.
Compared to national trends
Palmetto is 18.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, reflecting a mid-tier metro market with 65 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios rent for $1,075/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,577/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,975/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,268/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,500/month. Houses make up 53.2% of inventory, while apartments account for 21.5%.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment in Palmetto declined 29.2% year over year, diverging 27.1 percentage points from the citywide decline of 2.1%. This contrasts with modest increases in 2- and 3-bedroom rents.
Median rent
Median rent in Palmetto
$2,250/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Palmetto is $2,250 per month as of October 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $350 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Palmetto
65
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Palmetto rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Palmetto, FL
Average rent prices in Palmetto have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Palmetto, FL
Rent prices in Palmetto vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Palmetto is $1,842, whereas a house costs $2,350. 1-bedroom apartments in Palmetto run $1,593 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,892.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,075 | 2% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,577 |  3% | 13% | |
2 bedroom | $1,975 | 5% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $2,268 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 1% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Palmetto | $1,967 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,842 | 6% | 6% | |
Condos | $2,397 | 5% | 8% | |
Houses | $2,350 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,101 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,075
Last 30 days
2%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,577
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
13%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,975
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,268
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Palmetto
Average rent
$1,967
Apartments
Average rent
$1,842
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,397
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,101
The table above reflects average rent prices in Palmetto, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Palmetto, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Palmetto and Apollo Beach by all bedroom counts and property types.
Palmetto
18%higher than the national median
36%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Palmetto, FL is 13% lower than the median rent in Apollo Beach, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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9%$2,000
3%$2,075
27%$3,500
15%$2,799
5%$2,500
18%$2,970
17%$1,890
10%$2,600
11%Discover rentals in Palmetto, FL
1d ago
900 21st St E, Palmetto, FL 34221
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,389–$1,744
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palmetto
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palmetto
9204 34th Ave E #NA, Palmetto, FL 34221
3 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Jun 1
1d ago
620 5th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
3 beds
1 bath
$1,795
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Palmetto
304 9th Ave E, Palmetto, FL 34221
4 beds
3 baths
$5,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palmetto
307 9th Ave E, Palmetto, FL 34221
3 beds
2 baths
$4,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Palmetto
2925 Terra Ceia Bay Blvd #2203, Palmetto, FL 34221
3 beds
2 baths
$3,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Palmetto
610 Riviera Dunes Way, Palmetto, FL 34221
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
10120 Abrazo Dr, Palmetto, FL 34221
2 beds
2 baths
$2,982–$3,107
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
9650 52nd Ave E, Palmetto, FL 34221
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,445–$2,975
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6509 67th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221
3 beds
2 baths
$2,185
Price dropped $150Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Verified
4018 Willow Branch Pl, Palmetto, FL 34221
4 beds
2 baths
$2,510
Price dropped $120Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 12
1d ago
Verified
4018 Willow Branch Pl, Palmetto, FL 34221
4 beds
2 baths
$2,510
Price dropped $120Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 12
1d ago
Verified
9707 33rd Ave E, Palmetto, FL 34221
3 beds
3 baths
$2,285
Price dropped $209Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Aug 12
3d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$2,476
Price dropped $415Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 16
5d+ ago
Verified
4107 112th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221
4 beds
2 baths
$2,580
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 5
5d+ ago
Verified
10120 Abrazo Dr, Palmetto, FL 34221
2 beds
2 baths
$2,982–$3,107
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
9650 52nd Ave E, Palmetto, FL 34221
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,445–$2,975
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
6509 67th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221
3 beds
2 baths
$2,185
Price dropped $150Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 1
1d ago
Verified
4018 Willow Branch Pl, Palmetto, FL 34221
4 beds
2 baths
$2,510
Price dropped $120Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Oct 12
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Frequently asked questions for Palmetto, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the Palmetto rental market.
How much is rent in Palmetto?
The average rent in Palmetto is $2,250 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Palmetto?
Average rent prices in Palmetto have increased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Palmetto rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Palmetto is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Palmetto?
To comfortably afford rent in Palmetto, you'd need to earn approximately $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Palmetto?
October offers the best rental deals in Palmetto, with rents running about 12% lower than April's peak prices. December also shows less competition with lower overall demand compared to the busier January and July months.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).