Rent in Manatee County, FL at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,958$23,496 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $2,188 (+11.7%)How much rent can you afford in Manatee County, FL?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Manatee County, FL by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,418 | $17,016 | $56,720 | $27.27/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,686 | $20,232 | $67,440 | $32.42/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,958 | $23,496 | $78,320 | $37.65/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,537 | $30,444 | $101,480 | $48.79/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,027 | $36,324 | $121,080 | $58.21/hr |
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Rent in Manatee County, FL: common questions
How much is rent going up in Manatee County, FL in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $2,188 for a two-bedroom, up 11.7% from $1,958. A one-bedroom goes from $1,686 to $1,876, a studio from $1,418 to $1,749.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Manatee County, FL?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,686 for a one-bedroom and $1,958 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $23,496 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Manatee County, FL?
To keep a $1,958 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $37.65 an hour, or $78,320 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,686 takes $32.42 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Manatee County, FL?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,418, one bedroom $1,686, two $1,958, three $2,537 and four $3,027 a month.
Is rent affordable in Manatee County, FL?
For the typical household, earning $78,457 a year ($6,538 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,958 takes 29.9% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,958 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $78,320. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $37.65 an hour.