Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Average rent in
Palmetto, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 21, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Palmetto, FL rent slipped 8.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,200/month. Renters today are paying $227 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the peak of $2,600 in April 2025.
Compared to national trends
Palmetto runs 13.1% more expensive than the $1,945/month national median, placing it above average in cost among smaller Florida metros with 75 total rentals available.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Palmetto go for $1,200/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,570/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,750/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,290/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,595/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters in the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Palmetto
$2,200/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Palmetto is $2,200 per month as of July 2026. This is 13% above the national average rent, or $255 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Palmetto
75
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Palmetto rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Palmetto, FL
Average rent prices in Palmetto have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,705, whereas a house costs $2,327. 1-bedroom apartments in Palmetto run $1,570 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,724.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,200 | 18% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,570 | 7% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $1,750 | 5% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,290 | 2% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $2,595 |  4% | 1% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Palmetto | $1,647 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,705 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,275 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,327 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,542 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,570
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,290
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,595
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
Palmetto
Average rent
$1,647
Apartments
Average rent
$1,705
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$2,275
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,327
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,542
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
13%higher than the national median
28%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Palmetto, FL is 12% lower than the median rent in Apollo Beach, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,497
10%$1,595
10%$2,237
2%$1,795
7%$2,200
9%$2,150
15%$3,500
4%$2,800
2%$2,500
20%$2,949
18%$1,900
7%$2,750
23%Discover rentals in Palmetto, FL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palmetto
522 10th St W #C, Palmetto, FL 34221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,349
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 27
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Palmetto
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Condo for rent
Available Mar 6
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palmetto
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
21h ago
321 9th Street Dr W, Palmetto, FL 34221
3 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,300
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palmetto
11534 72nd Place E, Palmetto, FL 34221
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,250
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
9650 52nd Ave E, Palmetto, FL 34221
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Palmetto
2925 Terra Ceia Bay Blvd #2203, Palmetto, FL 34221
3 beds
2 baths
$2,900
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,260
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,240
$2,065
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 3
2h ago
Verified
2226 12th Ave E, Palmetto, FL 34221
3 beds
2 baths
$2,535
House for rent
Available Jul 21
2h ago
Verified
5015 Lakehurst Ct, Palmetto, FL 34221
3 beds
2 baths
$2,640
House for rent
Available Jul 7
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,240
$2,065
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 3
4d ago
Verified
7735 Harbor Moor Dr, Palmetto, FL 34221
5 beds
3 baths
$2,849
House for rent
Available Jun 16
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,620
$2,310
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
Verified
4612 Coastal Storm Gln, Palmetto, FL 34221
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,495
House for rent
Available May 14
6h ago
Verified
1608 Fairway Trce #1608, Palmetto, FL 34221
3 beds
2 baths
$2,350
$1,950
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,240
$2,065
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 3
2d ago
Verified
9650 52nd Ave E, Palmetto, FL 34221
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,300–$2,900
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
7735 Harbor Moor Dr, Palmetto, FL 34221
5 beds
3 baths
$2,849
House for rent
Available Jun 16
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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 $2,200 per month as of July 18, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Palmetto?
Average rent prices in Palmetto have decreased by 6% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Palmetto rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Palmetto is 13% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $255 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 $88,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Palmetto?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Palmetto average around $2,270/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,100/month, both relatively stable year over year.
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).