Average Rent in Longboat Key, FL

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Current Versus Historical Longboat Key, FL Rents

Longboat Key rentals average $3,600 for a 1-bedroom rental to $24,488 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $7,000, or roughly $57 per square feet.
For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have fallen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $0 (0.00%) year-over-year from $1,987 to $1,987. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $3,958 (-52.37%) year-over-year from $7,558 to $3,600. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,667 (38.46%) year-over-year from $4,333 to $6,000. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $460 (4.93%) year-over-year from $9,333 to $9,794. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $9,988 (68.88%) year-over-year from $14,500 to $24,488. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.
Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 66.14% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone down by 16.28% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 31.79% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 51.50% this month.
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Price / Sqft
Jul 2026 Rent 1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-) 3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR $51.75 $3,600 $7,558 (-52.37%) $4,217 (-14.62%)
2 BR $57.14 $6,000 $4,333 (38.46%) $5,558 (7.95%)
3 BR $57.43 $9,794 $9,333 (4.93%) $7,000 (39.91%)
4+ BR $69.02 $24,488 $14,500 (68.88%) $17,200 (42.37%)

Historical Rents in Longboat Key, FL

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Top Cities Near Longboat Key

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Longboat Key. The average rent in Longboat Key is currently $2,400 per month. A total of 6 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that South Bradenton, FL, with an average rent of $1,800, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Longboat Key, FL is Siesta Key, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $7,550 per month.

Let's compare Longboat Key, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 52.78% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Longboat Key, FL are about 61.67% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 64.26% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Longboat Key, FL in the following table.
City Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
South Bradenton, FL $1,099 $1,175 $1,800 $1,800
The Meadows, FL N/A $1,700 $2,300 $2,325
Vamo, FL N/A $1,895 $2,225 $2,350
Bradenton, FL $1,050 $1,350 $2,275 $2,400
Gulf Gate Estates, FL $1,650 $1,523 $2,800 $3,000
Sarasota, FL $1,350 $2,137 $3,498 $3,200
Siesta Key, FL $5,070 $6,700 $8,250 $7,550

Top Neighborhoods Near Longboat Key

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Longboat Key. Some of these neighborhoods include Heritage Harbour and The Meadows. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Longboat Key, FL in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Longboat Key, FL is currently around $2,550 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Longboat Key's average rent, which is actually $7,000. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Longboat Key, Heritage Harbour has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $2,600 average rent per month, The Meadows is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Longboat Key. View the following table for more information.
Neighborhood Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Heritage Harbour, Myakka City, FL N/A N/A $2,400 $2,500
The Meadows, FL N/A $1,700 $2,300 $2,600

Top Counties Near Longboat Key

There are a total of 4 counties located by Longboat Key, FL. Some of these counties include Bradenton, FL, Gulf Gate Estates-Osprey, FL, and Sarasota, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,163. That's roughly around $29 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bradenton, FL. Its average rent per month is $2,500. Vice versa, with an average rent of $7,200, Longboat Key, FL is the most expensive county by Longboat Key, FL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Longboat Key, FL is 43.40% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Longboat Key, FL is 47.50% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.
County Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
Bradenton, FL $1,075 $1,410 $2,200 $2,500
Gulf Gate Estates-Osprey, FL $1,650 $1,825 $2,500 $2,725
Sarasota, FL $5,070 $2,250 $3,800 $3,600
Longboat Key, FL N/A $3,250 $6,500 $7,200

Top Zipcodes Near Longboat Key

There are a total of 6 zipcodes in or near Longboat Key, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,500. A total of 6 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 34235, The Meadows, FL at $2,300 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,800 per month is 34209, Bradenton, FL.

Studios in these zipcodes have an average rent of $748. That's at least $11 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Longboat Key, FL is $1,673 per month. Or in other words, $29 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,298 per month. Which comes out to $23 per sqft. The following table includes the top 6 zipcodes in Longboat Key, FL. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.
Zipcode Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed All
34231, Gulf Gate Estates, FL $1,650 $1,800 $2,300 $2,500
34209, Bradenton, FL N/A $1,650 $2,495 $2,800
34243, Bradenton, FL $1,495 $1,696 $2,295 $2,600
34235, The Meadows, FL N/A $1,625 $2,198 $2,300
34221, Palmetto, FL N/A $2,150 $1,850 $2,500
34208, Bradenton, FL $1,875 $1,525 $2,388 $2,500

Frequently Asked Questions - Longboat Key Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Longboat Key, FL?
The average monthly rental price for Longboat Key, FL apartments for rent is approximately $7,000. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.
Do Longboat Key, FL rent prices drop in winter?
Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Longboat Key, FL.
How much is a one bedroom apartment in Longboat Key, FL?
The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $3,600 and an average price per square feet of $51.75. There are a total of 10 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Longboat Key.
How much is a two bedroom apartment in Longboat Key, FL?
The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $6,000 and an average price per square feet of $57.14. There are a total of 94 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Longboat Key.
How have rent prices in Longboat Key, FL changed this year?
Rent prices for rentals in Longboat Key, FL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.00%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.52%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.38%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05% year-over-year.
What is a reasonable rent price in Longboat Key, FL?
A reasonable rent price in Longboat Key, FL is around $5,600/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.
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