7 property profiles · Compare recorded details, advertised rents and editorial feedback summaries where available.
Palmetto sits on the north bank of the Manatee River in Manatee County, just across the water from Bradenton and within easy reach of Sarasota, St. Petersburg, and Tampa. Its rental market has grown quickly in recent years thanks to new development around the Robinson Gateway and Artisan Lakes corridors, alongside a handful of small, older, budget-friendly properties near the historic downtown.
As of mid-2026, one-bedroom apartments in Palmetto typically run from about $1,500 to $1,900, with newer gated communities pushing two- and three-bedroom units into the $2,000-$3,000 range, while a small number of older, smaller properties near downtown rent well below the city average.
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Palmetto | Studio-3 BR | $1,456-$2,482 | 2026 | |
| Gateway Commons Apartments | 1-3 BR | $1,575-$2,342 | 2023 | |
| Isla Palmetto | 1-3 BR | $1,568-$2,448 | 2026 | |
| Regatta Royale Apartments | 2 BR | $1,595 | 1972 | |
| Stafford at Artisan Lakes | Artisan Lakes | 1-3 BR | $1,575-$2,594 | 2025 |
| Abrazo at Robinson Gateway | Robinson Gateway | 1-3 BR | $1,981-$3,031 | — |
| The Carlton at Robinson Gateway | Robinson Gateway | 1-3 bedrooms | $1,356-$2,044 base rent for currently available units shown on 2026-07-30. | 2026 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.
Renters insurance is not optional here. Many Florida leases require it, and standard policies generally do not cover flood damage — that may require separate coverage, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. A recurring theme in public resident feedback is fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
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