Apartment Acquisitions · Bradenton
Sell Your Commercial Property In Bradenton, FL
We are an active buyer of Bradenton commercial rental properties with five or more units, whether the building is fully leased, half vacant, or overdue for renovation.
- Clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours
- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
- Owners, agents, and brokers welcome — every conversation is confidential
We buy:Tired landlordsEstate & trust sales1031 exchangesDeferred maintenanceHigh vacancyPartnership splits
Areas We Target: Village of the Arts · West Bradenton · Palmetto · Lakewood Ranch — Manatee County, FL
Local Demand
Our View On Bradenton
Bradenton sits on Florida's Gulf Coast in Manatee County, home to IMG Academy and the State College of Florida. ACS 2020-2024 estimates put Bradenton's population at 57,014, with renters occupying 44.0% of the city's 24,356 occupied homes. Median gross rent is $1,618 a month, and buildings of five or more units hold 36.8% of Bradenton's housing stock. Owners who plan to sell commercial property in Bradenton, FL need Manatee County's 2025 millage, HUD's FY2027 rents and Florida's landlord rules, gathered here with sources.
Manatee Healthcare System
Manatee Healthcare System, which operates Manatee Memorial Hospital, employs 2,804 workers, per the city's FY2025 financial report.IMG Academy and SCF
IMG Academy employs 1,100 workers and State College of Florida employs 946 more, per the city's FY2025 report.Port Manatee
SeaPort Manatee supports more than 42,000 direct and indirect jobs and moves over 11 million tons of cargo yearly.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Bradenton
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
Local Market Data
Bradenton Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Bradenton
Renters occupy 44.0% of Bradenton's 24,356 occupied homes, or 10,721 households, well above Manatee County's 25.7% renter share, per ACS 2020-2024 tenure data. Buildings of five or more units hold 36.8% of Bradenton's housing stock, and 42.6% of homes predate 1980, per ACS 2020-2024 units-in-structure data. That aging stock often draws investors selling commercial property in Bradenton toward renovation deals.
Rents and affordability
Median gross rent in Bradenton is $1,618 a month, 3.2% below Manatee County's $1,671, per ACS 2020-2024 rent data. About 62.9% of renters spend 30% or more of income on housing, a gap owners who sell commercial real estate in Bradenton, FL should weigh, per ACS 2020-2024 rent-burden data. HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom rent for the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota MSA is $2,188, $570 above the city median.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,749 |
| One-bedroom | $1,876 |
| Two-bedroom | $2,188 |
| Three-bedroom | $2,775 |
| Four-bedroom | $3,309 |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents.
Property taxes in Manatee County
Bradenton's taxing district carries 18.4092 mills for 2025, per the Manatee County Property Appraiser's final adopted rates. A $2,000,000 assessed building owes $36,818.40 a year, with the city's own share at 5.7101 mills, or $11,420.20. Deed stamps run $0.70 per $100 under Florida Statutes 201.02, or $14,000 on a $2,000,000 sale, so owners who sell commercial property in Bradenton, FL should net both costs.
Landlord rules in Florida
Florida landlords give Bradenton tenants a 3-day nonpayment notice, excluding weekends and legal holidays, and a 7-day cure notice for curable violations, under Florida Statutes 83.56. Deposits return within 15 days of lease end, or a claim notice goes out within 30 days, under section 83.49; on a sale, deposits transfer to the new owner. Section 166.043 bars Florida municipalities from controlling rents, so owners who sell your apartment building in Bradenton face no rent cap.
What it means for a Bradenton owner
Manatee Healthcare System, which operates Manatee Memorial Hospital's 295 beds, employs 2,804 workers, the county's second-largest employer, per the city's FY2025 financial report. IMG Academy employs 1,100 workers and State College of Florida employs 946 more, and Port Manatee supports over 42,000 jobs on Tampa Bay. To sell commercial property in Bradenton, FL, run the numbers through our cap rate calculator. Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit buildings; if you plan to sell multifamily property in Bradenton, see how our process works.
Seller Notes
Pricing Your Building In Bradenton
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- A $2,000,000 sale carries $14,000 in deed stamps when owners sell commercial real estate in Bradenton, FL.
- Bradenton's rental vacancy rate was 11.9% in ACS 2020-2024, with a smaller 2.5-point margin of error.
- HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent of $2,188 sits $570 above Bradenton's median gross rent.
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Taxes & Rules For Bradenton Property
The Florida rules that shape any deal in Bradenton: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Bradenton Seller FAQ
What does it cost to sell commercial property in Bradenton, FL?
Florida's documentary stamp tax is $0.70 per $100 of consideration, or $14,000 on a $2,000,000 sale, under Florida Statutes 201.02. Bradenton's taxing district also carries 18.4092 mills for 2025, so a $2,000,000 assessed building owes $36,818.40 a year in property tax.
Is renter demand strong enough to sell commercial real estate in Bradenton, FL?
Renters hold 44.0% of Bradenton homes, well above Manatee County's 25.7% share, per ACS 2020-2024. Rental vacancy is 11.9%, and Manatee Healthcare System alone employs 2,804 workers, supporting steady rental demand near Bradenton's medical and education core.
What is the property tax rate on apartments in Bradenton?
Bradenton's taxing district carries 18.4092 mills for 2025, per the Manatee County Property Appraiser. A $2,000,000 assessed building owes $36,818.40 a year at that rate. The city's own share is 5.7101 mills, or $11,420.20 on that value.
Is there rent control in Bradenton?
No. Florida Statutes 166.043 bars any municipality, county or other local government from adopting a measure that controls rents. Bradenton landlords follow Chapter 83, including the 3-day nonpayment notice, the 7-day cure notice and the 15-day deposit return when no claim is made.
What drives apartment demand in Bradenton?
Manatee Healthcare System, which operates Manatee Memorial Hospital, employs 2,804 workers, and IMG Academy and State College of Florida employ 1,100 and 946 more, per the city's FY2025 financial report. Port Manatee supports over 42,000 direct and indirect jobs nearby.
Will you buy a Bradenton property that needs work or has high vacancy?
Yes. We regularly evaluate value-add, mismanaged, and distressed multifamily properties and underwrite them as they are today — no repairs or lease-up required before selling.
How does a sale to you work in Manatee County?
Send the address, unit count, and any financials. We give feedback, then a written letter of intent if it fits, followed by diligence and a closing date that works for you.
Who buys occupied rental property in Bradenton?
We do. Skyline Capital Investments is a commercial real estate buyer of 5+ unit multifamily, and we buy apartment buildings with tenants in place, including properties with below-market rents.
Do I need a broker to sell my apartment building in Bradenton?
No. You can work with us directly, or your broker can bring the deal to us. Either way, conversations stay confidential.
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A few details are enough to start. We respond to every Bradenton submission, including off-market and pocket listings.
