Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Average rent in
Palmetto, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 5, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Palmetto, FL rent slipped 5.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,220/month. Renters today are paying $188 less per month on average than last year, a cooldown from the peak of $2,600/month in April 2025.
Compared to national trends
Palmetto runs 16.2% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier for renters seeking housing in smaller Florida metros with 71 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Palmetto sit around $1,135/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,430/month, and 2-bedrooms around $1,869/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,232/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,545/month. The inventory is weighted toward larger units, with 3-bedrooms making up 37.4% of rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Palmetto
$2,220/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Palmetto is $2,220 per month as of August 2026. This is 16% above the national average rent, or $310 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Palmetto
71
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Palmetto rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Palmetto, FL
Average rent prices in Palmetto have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $1,699, whereas a house costs $2,322. 1-bedroom apartments in Palmetto run $1,597 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,699.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,135 |  17% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,430 | 1% | 17% | |
2 bedroom | $1,869 | 4% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,232 | 3% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,545 | 3% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Palmetto | $1,697 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,699 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,300 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,322 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $998 | 13% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,135
Last 30 days
17%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,430
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,869
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,232
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,545
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
No Change
Palmetto
Average rent
$1,697
Apartments
Average rent
$1,699
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,322
Last 30 days
2%
Rooms
Average rent
$998
Last 30 days
13%
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
16%higher than the national median
32%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.
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8%Discover rentals in Palmetto, FL
2d ago
321 9th Street Dr W, Palmetto, FL 34221
3 beds
1 bath
$1,295
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Palmetto
522 10th St W #C, Palmetto, FL 34221
2 beds
1 bath
$1,299
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 8
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Palmetto
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Condo for rent
Available Mar 6
2d ago
900 21st St E, Palmetto, FL 34221
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,495–$1,795
Apartment 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
2320 Terra Ceia Bay Blvd #211, Palmetto, FL 34221
2 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Condo for rent
Available Jan 4
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palmetto
7518 117th Ln E, Palmetto, FL 34221
3 beds
3 baths
$3,100
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Palmetto
7114 58th Ter E, Palmetto, FL 34221
3 beds
2 baths
$3,000
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
9650 52nd Ave E, Palmetto, FL 34221
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$2,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
10120 Abrazo Dr, Palmetto, FL 34221
2 beds
2 baths
$2,707–$2,782
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
1605 22nd Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,695
$2,499
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 11
5d+ ago
Verified
5015 Lakehurst Ct, Palmetto, FL 34221
3 beds
2 baths
$2,295
$2,195
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 7
13h ago
Verified
5425 Tripoli Dr #NA, Palmetto, FL 34221
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,100
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,460
$2,065
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 24
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,395
$1,880
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
Verified
5015 Lakehurst Ct, Palmetto, FL 34221
3 beds
2 baths
$2,295
$2,195
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 7
2d ago
Verified
9650 52nd Ave E, Palmetto, FL 34221
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,150–$2,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
10120 Abrazo Dr, Palmetto, FL 34221
2 beds
2 baths
$2,707–$2,782
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$3,470
$3,130
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 21
1d ago
Verified
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,980
$2,445
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 26
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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 $2,220 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Palmetto?
Average rent prices in Palmetto have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Palmetto rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Palmetto is 16% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $310 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 $89,000/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).