Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
South Bradenton, FL

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    South Bradenton, FL rent slipped 8.6% year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Renters today are paying $78 less per month on average than last year, below the peak of $1,800/month in November 2024.

  • South Bradenton is 18.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. The city has a small total rental inventory of 55 units, indicating a limited market size for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in South Bradenton rent for $1,075/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,430/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,569/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,888/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $3,700/month. The 2-bedroom segment is the most common rental size.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment rose 69.0% year over year, diverging strongly from the citywide decline. Studios also climbed 20.1%, while 3-bedroom rents fell 22.8%, showing varied trends across bedroom sizes in South Bradenton.

Median rent

Median rent in South Bradenton

$1,550/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in South Bradenton is $1,550 per month as of September 2026. This is 18% below the national average rent, or $350 less per month.

$1.53

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in South Bradenton

55

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of South Bradenton rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in South Bradenton, FL

Average rent prices in South Bradenton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 South Bradenton, FL

Rent prices in South Bradenton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in South Bradenton is $1,499, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in South Bradenton run $1,345 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,545.

Listings

Studio

$1,075

1%

20%

1 bedroom

$1,430

2%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,569

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,887

2%

22%

4 bedroom

$3,700

41%

170%

Studio

Average rent

$1,075

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

20%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,430

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,569

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,887

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

22%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,700

Last 30 days

41%

Last year

170%

The table above reflects average rent prices in South Bradenton, 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 South Bradenton, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in South Bradenton and Bayshore Gardens by all bedroom counts and property types.

South Bradenton

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in South Bradenton, FL is 3% lower than the median rent in Bayshore Gardens, FL.

Discover rentals in South Bradenton, FL

3257 51st Avenue Dr W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in South Bradenton

Furnished Private Room in Bradenton - Utilities Included

3257 51st Avenue Dr W, South Bradenton, FL 34207

4 beds

2 baths

$925

House for rent

Available Aug 26

921 33rd Ave W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Bradenton

2BR/1.0BA

921 33rd Ave W, South Bradenton, FL 34205

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

929 33rd Ave W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Bradenton

2BR/1.0BA

929 33rd Ave W, South Bradenton, FL 34205

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

925 33rd Ave W - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in South Bradenton

2BR/1.0BA

925 33rd Ave W, South Bradenton, FL 34205

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for South Bradenton, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the South Bradenton rental market.

How much is rent in South Bradenton?

The average rent in South Bradenton is $1,550 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in South Bradenton?

Average rent prices in South Bradenton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does South Bradenton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in South Bradenton is 18% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $350 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in South Bradenton?

To comfortably afford rent in South Bradenton, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in South Bradenton?

August offers the lowest rents in South Bradenton with roughly 3.6% savings compared to March's peak prices, while December tends to be the least competitive month for apartment hunting.

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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