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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 April 2025, the average apartment rent in Palmetto, FL is $1,863 for one bedroom, $1,920 for two bedrooms, and $2,447 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Palmetto has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,863/month
818 Sq Ft
House
$2,672/month
1,870 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,568/month
1,384 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,455/month
1,648 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Palmetto, FL

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

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.