Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Palmetto, Palmetto, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Palmetto

$1,967/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Palmetto is $1,967 per month as of October 2026. This is 4% above the national average rent, or $67 more per month.

$1.49

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Palmetto

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Palmetto rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Palmetto, Palmetto, FL

Average rent prices in Palmetto have decreased by 8% 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, Palmetto, FL

Rent prices in Palmetto vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Palmetto is $1,324, whereas a house costs $1,960. 1-bedroom apartments in Palmetto run $1,195 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

Studio

$1,075

2%

-

1 bedroom

$1,195

4%

33%

2 bedroom

$1,895

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,375

1%

14%

4 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

22%

Studio

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,195

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

33%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,375

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

22%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Palmetto, 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, Palmetto, FL compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Palmetto and Downtown Bradenton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Palmetto

Median rent price$1,967
increased by4%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,831
decreased by4%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Palmetto, Palmetto, FL is 7% higher than the median rent in Downtown Bradenton, Bradenton, FL.

Discover rentals in Palmetto, Palmetto, FL

1204 12th Ave W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Palmetto

Palmetto unit for rent near local marinas, shops, and restaurants - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

3 beds

1 bath

$1,795

2225 14th Ave W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Palmetto

2225 14th Ave W, Apt 201, Palmetto, FL 34221

2225 14th Ave W, Palmetto, FL 34221

3 beds

2 baths

$2,250

1011 34th Dr W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Palmetto

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Frequently asked questions for Palmetto, Palmetto, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Palmetto rental market.

How much is rent in Palmetto?

The average rent in Palmetto is $1,967 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Palmetto?

Average rent prices in Palmetto have decreased by 8% 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 4% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $67 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 $79,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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