Average Rent in Sarasota, FL

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Current Versus Historical Sarasota, FL Rents

Sarasota rentals average $2,850 for a 1-bedroom rental to $12,000 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $4,000, or roughly $3 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in January 2025, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $1,436 (279.50%) year-over-year from $514 to $1,950. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $289 (17.70%) year-over-year from $1,633 to $1,923. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $41 (-1.75%) year-over-year from $2,340 to $2,299. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $33 (1.07%) year-over-year from $3,117 to $3,150. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $5,901 (176.19%) year-over-year from $3,349 to $9,250. 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 up by 9.94% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.35% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 26.55% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 51.08% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jan 2025 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$3.57	$1,923	$1,633 (17.70%)	$1,683 (14.21%)
2 BR	$3.21	$2,299	$2,340 (-1.75%)	$2,340 (-1.75%)
3 BR	$3.50	$3,150	$3,117 (1.07%)	$4,350 (-27.59%)
4+ BR	$4.48	$9,250	$3,349 (176.19%)	$4,550 (103.30%)

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 $3,000 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 $2,350, 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 21.05% more expensive. Two bedrooms in Sarasota, FL are about 23.18% more expensive. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 29.69% 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	$2,250	$2,300	$2,350
Gulf Gate Estates, FL	N/A	$1,673	$2,500	$3,000
Bradenton, FL	N/A	$1,575	$2,900	$3,000
Siesta Key, FL	N/A	$3,775	$6,948	$7,200
Longboat Key, FL	N/A	$5,500	$8,250	$8,950

Top Neighborhoods Near Sarasota

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Sarasota. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Sarasota, FL in the following chart.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Sarasota, FL is currently around $3,700 per month. A total of 2 neighborhoods have a lower average rent. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Sarasota, The Meadows has the most affordable average rent at $3,400 per month. Whereas, at $4,000 average rent per month, Lakewood Ranch 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	$1,700	$3,500	$3,400
Lakewood Ranch, Myakka City, FL	N/A	N/A	$4,500	$4,000

Top Counties Near Sarasota

There are a total of 2 counties located by Sarasota, FL. Some of these counties include Gulf Gate Estates-Osprey, FL, Bradenton, FL, and Sarasota, FL. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $3,550. That's roughly around $3 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Gulf Gate Estates-Osprey, FL. It's average rent per month is $3,000. Vice versa, with an average rent of $8,975, Longboat Key, FL is the most expensive county by Sarasota, FL.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Sarasota, FL is 35.09% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Sarasota, FL is 10.60% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the chart below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gulf Gate Estates-Osprey, FL	N/A	$1,950	$2,850	$3,000
Bradenton, FL	N/A	$1,750	$2,800	$3,200
Sarasota, FL	N/A	$2,388	$3,900	$3,900
Longboat Key, FL	N/A	N/A	$8,700	$8,975

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 $4,000. 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 $0 and an average price per square feet of $0.00. There are a total of 0 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 $2,850 and an average price per square feet of $3.57. There are a total of 46 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 $3,775 and an average price per square feet of $3.21. There are a total of 133 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 2.80%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.18%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02%, and three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Sarasota, FL?

A reasonable rent price in Sarasota, FL is around $3,200/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.