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26 Google reviews, 4.7★
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Serves the Palmetto area · no public office address, so no map pin
Nine Line Realty is a veteran-owned company serving the Palmetto area, managing residential rentals in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota and Manatee and Sarasota counties, with screening, rent collection, maintenance and reporting.
In their words: “Rent collection, maintenance coordination, inspections, and owner reporting keep you informed.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a professional, communicative and responsive team, for both owners and tenants.
Serves the Palmetto area · no public office address, so no map pin
New Start Property Management is a turnkey company founded by investors, serving the Palmetto area and Bradenton with management, leasing and maintenance of single-family rental homes.
In their words: “As a turnkey property management company by investors for investors, we know your property is an investment.”
Review summary: Reviewers often describe a communicative, caring team, though a couple of applicants report fee and cleanliness concerns.
Serves the Palmetto area · no public office address, so no map pin
Poe & Associates Realty and Property Management is a real estate and property management company serving the Palmetto area of Florida, helping clients buy, sell and rent homes.
Review summary: Most reviewers describe knowledgeable, personable agents who pay close attention to detail when buying and selling homes.
5020 Cedar Leaf Cir, Palmetto, FL 34221
Arc Group Real Estate is a Palmetto real estate advisory and brokerage firm offering leasing and property management for residential, multifamily and commercial properties.
Review summary: Owners often describe a competent, responsive manager with excellent communication.
715 4th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221
Oakleaf Property Management has an office in Palmetto and provides real estate management for rental owners and tenants, including leasing and handling maintenance issues.
Review summary: Reviewers often mention a kind, responsive staff that communicates clearly and handles maintenance well.
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Get the latest rental and real estate data on the Palmetto market. We update these charts with the latest data on the 22nd of each month.
Rents in Palmetto are $124 above the Manatee County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 6 of the last 12 months: −$40 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Palmetto's typical asking rent is $124 (6.1%) above the county. The gap is shrinking compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Palmetto is number 2 of 4 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Longboat Key. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in April, June and October, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 11 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto | $2,155 | −1.8% | 5 |
| Bradenton | $1,768 | −1.1% | 19 |
| Longboat Key | $8,450 | 1 | |
| Sarasota | $2,210 | +1.1% | 34 |
| Lakewood Ranch | $2,311 | +0.5% | 7 |
| Apollo Beach | $2,222 | +6.2% | 3 |
| Osprey | $2,568 | 2 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 5 property management companies in Palmetto, Manatee County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Sarasota and Bradenton, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Palmetto is $2,155 (September 2026); −1.8% over the past year and +16.8% over five years. About 31.2% of homes in Palmetto are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 5.2% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 5 property management companies in Palmetto, FL: 2 with an office in the city and 3 that serve the area from elsewhere or without a public office address.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Palmetto was $2,155 a month in September 2026, −1.8% on a year earlier.
Over the 11 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in April, June and October. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Fees depend on the company, the property and the services you need, and few companies publish them. Ask for a written quote that lists the monthly fee, leasing fee and any other charges. You can request quotes from up to 3 managers at once on this page.
The default order, Best match, uses each company's Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it has, so a 4.8 rating from 100 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 2. Companies with no Google reviews yet are listed after every rated company. No company can pay for its position.
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