Average Rent in Sarasota, FL

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Current Versus Historical Sarasota, FL Rents

Sarasota rentals average $1,200 for a studio rental to $9,590 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,400, or roughly $36 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have decreased by $115 (-8.73%) year-over-year from $1,315 to $1,200. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $340 (20.54%) year-over-year from $1,655 to $1,995. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,193 (51.73%) year-over-year from $2,307 to $3,500. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $2,443 (95.50%) year-over-year from $2,558 to $5,000. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $6,482 (208.53%) year-over-year from $3,108 to $9,590. 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 5.20% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.60% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 23.17% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 42.18% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 8.92% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$36.00	$1,200	$1,315 (-8.73%)	$6,497 (-81.53%)
1 BR	$36.00	$1,995	$1,655 (20.54%)	$1,696 (17.64%)
2 BR	$35.10	$3,500	$2,307 (51.73%)	$2,623 (33.42%)
3 BR	$35.33	$5,000	$2,558 (95.50%)	$4,832 (3.48%)
4+ BR	$47.16	$9,590	$3,108 (208.53%)	$7,498 (27.90%)

Historical Rents in Sarasota, FL

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Top Cities Near Sarasota

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Sarasota. The average rent in Sarasota is currently $2,500 per month. A total of 5 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that South Bradenton, FL, with an average rent of $1,775, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Sarasota, FL is Siesta Key, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $7,999 per month.

Let's compare Sarasota, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 14.79% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Sarasota, FL are about 31.33% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 27.00% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Sarasota, FL in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Bradenton, FL	N/A	$1,175	$1,700	$1,775
Bradenton, FL	$1,075	$1,425	$2,100	$2,300
The Meadows, FL	N/A	$1,700	$2,500	$2,400
Vamo, FL	N/A	$1,948	$2,400	$2,500
Gulf Gate Estates, FL	N/A	$1,448	$2,400	$2,750
Longboat Key, FL	N/A	$3,000	$6,000	$7,200
Siesta Key, FL	$5,070	$6,736	$8,250	$7,999

Top Neighborhoods Near Sarasota

There are a total of 4 neighborhoods in or near Sarasota. Some of these neighborhoods include South Bradenton, Heritage Harbour, and The Meadows. We've included all of these top 4 neighborhoods in or near Sarasota, FL in the following table.

The average rent for these 4 neighborhoods in or near Sarasota, FL is currently around $2,563 per month. A total of 4 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is less than Sarasota's average rent, which is actually $3,400. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Sarasota, South Bradenton has the most affordable average rent at $1,800 per month. Whereas, at $3,300 average rent per month, Lakewood Ranch is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Sarasota. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
South Bradenton, FL	N/A	$1,175	$1,800	$1,800
Heritage Harbour, Myakka City, FL	N/A	N/A	$2,499	$2,525
The Meadows, FL	N/A	$1,700	$2,650	$2,600
Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, FL	N/A	$1,599	$3,250	$3,300

Top Counties Near Sarasota

There are a total of 4 counties located by Sarasota, 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 $3,188. That's roughly around $30 per sqft. A total of 2 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 $8,000, Longboat Key, FL is the most expensive county by Sarasota, FL.

Typically, rent for studios in Sarasota, FL is 52.29% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Sarasota, FL is 0.95% more affordable than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Sarasota, FL is 7.01% 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	$1,145	$1,663	$2,273	$2,500
Gulf Gate Estates-Osprey, FL	N/A	$1,895	$2,500	$2,575
Sarasota, FL	$1,714	$2,133	$4,000	$3,800
Longboat Key, FL	N/A	$2,500	$6,975	$8,000

Top Zipcodes Near Sarasota

There are a total of 4 zipcodes in or near Sarasota, FL. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $2,600. A total of 4 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 $2,400 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 $573. That's at least $16 per sqft. Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Sarasota, FL is $1,731 per month. Or in other words, $30 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $2,500 per month. Which comes out to $23 per sqft. The following table includes the top 4 zipcodes in Sarasota, 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	$1,300	$1,775	$2,273	$2,500
34243, Bradenton, FL	$1,145	$1,688	$2,500	$2,700
34235, The Meadows, FL	N/A	$1,600	$2,500	$2,400
34209, Bradenton, FL	N/A	$1,800	$2,500	$2,800

Frequently Asked Questions - Sarasota Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Sarasota, FL?

The average monthly rental price for Sarasota, FL apartments for rent is approximately $3,400. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Sarasota, 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 Sarasota, FL.

How much is a studio apartment in Sarasota, FL?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,200 and an average price per square feet of $36.00. There are a total of 3 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Sarasota.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Sarasota, FL?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,995 and an average price per square feet of $36.00. There are a total of 72 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Sarasota.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Sarasota, FL?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $3,495 and an average price per square feet of $35.10. There are a total of 181 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Sarasota.

How have rent prices in Sarasota, FL changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Sarasota, FL can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by -0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.21%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.52%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.96% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Sarasota, FL?

A reasonable rent price in Sarasota, FL is around $2,720/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.