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Average Rent in Bradenton 34208 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Bradenton 34208, Bradenton, FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,681/mo
Lowest Available
$1,120/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
182
available now
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Bradenton 34208 vs Bradenton, FL Average
Bradenton 34208 is more expensive than the Bradenton, FL average by $21/mo (1%). The citywide average is $1,660/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Bradenton 34208?
As of October 2026, the average rent in Bradenton 34208 is $1,681 per month across 7 apartment communities and 182 available units.
The most affordable option is Goldelm at Braden River starting at $1,120/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,288/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,536/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,739/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,874/mo.
Prices range from $1,120 to $2,507 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 78 units are currently listed.
Bradenton 34208 Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 2026 | $1,717 | - | 5 |
| August 2026 | $1,746 | +$29 | 5 |
| October 2026 | $1,634 | -$112 | 7 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Bradenton 34208
Rent Prices by Apartment in Bradenton 34208
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldelm at Braden River | $1,120/mo | $1,490/mo | 13 | 3 |
| Everest Gardens | $1,195/mo | $1,469/mo | 7 | 2.9 |
| VIEW Carlton Arms | $1,306/mo | $1,691/mo | 120 | 3.9 |
| The Addison | $1,366/mo | $1,549/mo | 3 | 3.9 |
| Eden Pointe | $1,475/mo | $1,758/mo | 25 | 4.1 |
| Preserve at Riverwalk Apartments | $1,537/mo | $1,680/mo | 4 | 4.1 |
| Blue Heron Living | Apartment Homes | $1,613/mo | $1,799/mo | 10 | 4.6 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Bradenton 34208
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$67,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,681/mo.
Comfortable income
$81,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,120/mo), you need to earn at least $45,000/year.
Median household income in Bradenton 34208 is $60,964 , about 24% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Bradenton 34208
Overall prices in Bradenton 34208 runs above the national average by about 4% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 104.2, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Bradenton 34208's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,681 |
| Utilities | $592 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $1,412 |
| Healthcare | $689 |
| Other goods and services | $1,102 |
| Estimated total | $5,997/mo |
Population
56,289
Median household income
$60,964
Census median rent
$1,475/mo
Census rent burden
35.9%
Median age
45.5
Mean commute
25 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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