Average Rent in Sarasota, FL

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Current Versus Historical Sarasota, FL Rents

Sarasota rentals average $1,550 for a studio rental to $12,500 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $3,800, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in March 2025, median rents have been roughly unchanged over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $569 (61.51%) year-over-year from $926 to $1,495. 1-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $77 (-4.33%) year-over-year from $1,772 to $1,695. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $386 (17.43%) year-over-year from $2,214 to $2,600. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $135 (4.40%) year-over-year from $3,065 to $3,200. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $7,535 (305.68%) year-over-year from $2,465 to $10,000. 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 9.15% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 4.04% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 24.90% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.59% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 36.05% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Mar 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$3.13	$1,495	$926 (61.51%)	$1,100 (35.97%)
1 BR	$3.29	$1,695	$1,772 (-4.33%)	$1,633 (3.78%)
2 BR	$2.87	$2,600	$2,214 (17.43%)	$2,063 (26.01%)
3 BR	$3.41	$3,200	$3,065 (4.40%)	$3,600 (-11.11%)
4+ BR	$4.49	$10,000	$2,465 (305.68%)	$3,398 (194.26%)

Historical Rents in Sarasota, FL

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Top Cities Near Sarasota

There are a total of 5 cities nearby Sarasota. The average rent in Sarasota is currently $3,225 per month. A total of 3 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Vamo, FL, with an average rent of $2,400, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Sarasota, FL is Longboat Key, FL. Monthly rents here are on average $8,950 per month.

Let's compare Sarasota, FL's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 14.81% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Sarasota, FL are about 18.57% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 34.58% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 5 cities near Sarasota, FL in the following chart.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Vamo, FL	N/A	$2,300	$2,400	$2,400
Bradenton, FL	N/A	$1,500	$2,850	$2,995
Gulf Gate Estates, FL	N/A	$1,350	$2,200	$3,225
Siesta Key, FL	N/A	$5,500	$6,995	$7,200
Longboat Key, FL	N/A	$4,000	$8,000	$8,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Sarasota

There are a total of 3 neighborhoods in or near Sarasota. Some of these neighborhoods include The Meadows, Lakewood Ranch, and Lido Key. We've included all of these top 3 neighborhoods in or near Sarasota, FL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 3 neighborhoods in or near Sarasota, FL is currently around $3,595 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Sarasota, The Meadows has the most affordable average rent at $3,150 per month. Whereas, at $5,550 average rent per month, Lido Key is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Sarasota. View the following chart for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
The Meadows, FL	N/A	$2,300	$3,000	$3,150
Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, FL	N/A	N/A	$3,500	$3,595
Lido Key, Sarasota, FL	N/A	$3,300	$5,450	$5,550

Top Counties Near Sarasota

There are a total of 3 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 $3,450. That's roughly around $2 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Bradenton, FL. It's average rent per month is $3,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $9,000, Longboat Key, FL is the most expensive county by Sarasota, FL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Sarasota, FL is 14.81% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Sarasota, FL is 11.43% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Bradenton, FL	N/A	$1,500	$2,650	$3,000
Gulf Gate Estates-Osprey, FL	N/A	$2,100	$2,650	$3,150
Sarasota, FL	$1,550	$2,500	$3,550	$3,750
Longboat Key, FL	N/A	$3,750	$8,975	$9,000

Top Zipcodes Near Sarasota

You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

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 $3,800. 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 $1,550 and an average price per square feet of $3.13. There are a total of 2 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 $2,700 and an average price per square feet of $3.29. There are a total of 53 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 $3,500 and an average price per square feet of $2.87. There are a total of 167 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 0.62%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.04%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.17%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.04% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Sarasota, FL?

A reasonable rent price in Sarasota, FL is around $3,040/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.