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Palmetto, FL

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A waterfront community brimming with Old Florida charm

Suburban Affordable Historic Riverside Coastal Scenic Quiet

Situated about halfway between Saint Petersburg and Sarasota, Palmetto is a quiet suburb brimming with small-town charm. The Palmetto Historic District serves as the city’s quaint downtown area, offering an array of mom-and-pop shops and eateries in colorful, historic storefronts. Palmetto’s small-town feel is also furthered by a strong sense of community, which is fostered by regular events like the DeSoto Seafood Festival, A Taste of Manatee, and Movies in the Park.

Palmetto provides a wide variety of rentals, from waterfront apartments to Old Florida bungalows and everything in between. Most Palmetto rentals are within minutes of beautiful waterfront views, with the city bordering Terra Ceia Bay as well as the Manatee River. Shopping options abound near the community, with Red Barn Plaza Flea Market and Ellenton Premium Outlets both just a short drive away. Getting around from Palmetto is easy with convenience to U.S. Highway 301 in addition to Interstates 75 and 275.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Palmetto, FL is $1,764 for one bedroom, $1,699 for two bedrooms, and $2,290 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palmetto has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,764/month
768 Sq Ft
House
$2,805/month
1,920 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,781/month
1,297 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,426/month
1,662 Sq Ft
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Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

James Tillman Elementary Magnet School

Public

Grades PK-5

520 Students

7
out of 10

Virgil Mills Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

818 Students

5
out of 10

Palm View Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

653 Students

4
out of 10

Palmetto Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

570 Students

4
out of 10

Blackburn Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

551 Students

3
out of 10

Buffalo Creek Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,127 Students

5
out of 10

Palm View Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-8

653 Students

4
out of 10
3
out of 10

Lincoln Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

477 Students

Rating Unavailable

Manatee Virtual Instruction Program

Public

Grades K-12

13 Students

Rating Unavailable

Palmetto High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,100 Students

3
out of 10
3
out of 10

Manatee Virtual Instruction Program

Public

Grades K-12

13 Students

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • South Florida Museum
  • Parker Manatee Aquarium
  • Bishop Planetarium
  • Gamble Plantation Historic State Park
  • Emerson Point Preserve

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • Sarasota/Bradenton International
  • St Pete-Clearwater International

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