Rent by ZIP code in Bradenton
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34203 | Manatee County | $2,340 | +28% |
| 34209 | Manatee County | $2,195 | +20% |
| 34212 | Manatee County | $1,960 | +7% |
| 34208 | Manatee County | $1,826 | 0% |
| 34210 | Manatee County | $1,663 | -9% |
| 34205 | Manatee County | $1,606 | -12% |
| 34207 | Manatee County | $1,508 | -17% |
Rent by bedroom count in Bradenton
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Manatee County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Manatee County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,740 to $2,540 depending on the Bradenton ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,749 | +23.3% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,876 | +11.3% |
| 2 bedroom | $2,188 | +11.7% |
| 3 bedroom | $2,775 | +9.4% |
| 4 bedroom | $3,309 | +9.3% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Bradenton?
Typical rent across Manatee County is $2,031 as of September 2026. That is about level with a year earlier and up 9.7% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Manatee County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,934 | +27.0% |
| 2022 | $2,077 | +7.4% |
| 2023 | $2,097 | +1.0% |
| 2024 | $2,099 | +0.1% |
| 2025 | $2,019 | -3.8% |
| 2026 (through September) | $2,031 | +0.6% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Bradenton rent questions
- What is the average rent in Bradenton, FL?
- Typical asking rent in Bradenton is $1,826 a month as of September 2026, across 7 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,508 to $2,340.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Bradenton?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Manatee County is $2,188 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,876 and a three bedroom is $2,775. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Bradenton?
- Rent is flat. Typical rent in Manatee County is $2,031 as of September 2026, within half a percent of a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Bradenton?
- ZIP 34207 has the lowest typical asking rent in Bradenton at $1,508 a month, compared with $1,826 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Bradenton?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Bradenton rent of $1,826, that is about $5,478 a month, or $65,736 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Bradenton sits in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL metro area.