For display or fencing?
I'll assume you are searching for a production or maybe semi-custom piece, as opposed to a full custom (which can be rather more than $500, unfortunately for me). In addition, I'll assume you want new, not antique, and that you're impartial to whether it's blunt or sharp.
I'm also going to assume the $500 you set as a target uncludes the costs of shipping.
Arms and Armor makes several, but they are more than you're looking to spend, and scabbards/sheaths are extra. HOwever, they do offer the choice of fencing blades or sharps.
A Work of Arthas a few, and slightly closer to your price range. I do not know much about them, however,
CAS Iberia has many options. It seems these, too, can be ordered with sharp blades or fencing blades.
Darkwood Armory makes fecning/recreation pieces. They have no rapiers in stock at the moment, but that will change.
Del Tin Armi Antiche has a few as well (scroll way down near the bottom of the page. Be awar, however, that they're prices are not listed, and I'm pretty sure they aren't located in North America, which adds to shipping cost.
Macallen Armourers have some rapiers, but they appear to be made to order. I confess that I know nothing about this company.
MRL, of course, has a vast selection at low prices. You get what you pay for.
Phoenix Metal Creations is, to my understanding, a maker of re-enactment pieces. I could be wrong, though. I do think it should be pointed out that his front page says the following:
Note: Due to some life changes, I will be reverting back to sword furbishing as a hobby. I will most likely be making pieces and marketing them post production once I reach the end of my current backlog rather than taking custom orders. I intend to fill the orders in my current back log although my delivery timeline will need to be adjusted to accommodate my going back to school. Therion Arms has several options, including a choice between sharp and dull. They are a retail outfit, by the look of things.
Vladimir Cervenka ioffers rapiers for fencing. And possibly sharp. He's also definately not in North America. (the button to switch to english is in the top right)
Regardless, I recommend reading a few
reviews before making the final decision.
And I'm sure I don't need to tell you that even blunt swords can be dangerous if improperly handled.
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