salaryRent is lower than in 59% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $59,120 a year. That is $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Florida. It is number 90 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in South Bradenton?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in South Bradenton
| Size | South Bradenton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,315 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,086 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,443 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,364 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,076 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is South Bradenton overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for South Bradenton, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in South Bradenton
Life in South Bradenton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in South Bradenton?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $318 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $167,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $16,720 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in South Bradenton, FL?
Renting in South Bradenton costs a median of about $1,478 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in South Bradenton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $59,120 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is South Bradenton cheap or expensive?
South Bradenton is rated Expensive: rent takes 34.0% of the typical household income of $52,108. It ranks 90th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in South Bradenton?
The median homeowner in South Bradenton pays $1,090 a year in property taxes, about 0.65% of the median home value.
Is South Bradenton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in South Bradenton?
The median home value in South Bradenton is $167,200, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
25,990 people live in South Bradenton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.