The DeSota
1415 2nd St,
Sarasota, FL 34236
$2,360 - $12,040
1-3 Beds
Downtown Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
Downtown Sarasota - Sarasota, FL
Area Guide
The crown jewel of the Cultural Coast
Artistic
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Walkable
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Vibrant
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Charming
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Eclectic
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Downtown Sarasota is the cultural, culinary, and nightlife epicenter of the city. Main Street is brimming with restaurants, cafes, and bars, in addition to specialty shops and boutiques. Downtown also contains artistic gems such as the Sarasota Opera House, Florida Studio Theatre, and McCurdy’s Comedy Theatre.
Renting in Downtown Sarasota places residents within walking distance of the neighborhood’s exceptional commercial offerings as well as gorgeous spots like Bayfront Park, which touts panoramic waterfront views and scenic trails to explore. Downtown is convenient to other popular outdoor venues as well, including Payne Park and Marie Selby Botanical Gardens. The community is also just a short drive away from world-class beaches like Lido Key Beach, Siesta Key, and Longboat Key.
Rent Trends
As of January 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Sarasota is $1,639 for a studio, $2,254 for one bedroom, $2,798 for two bedrooms, and $4,068 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Sarasota has decreased by -3.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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609 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,639/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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782 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,254/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,119 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,798/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,503 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,068/month
Average Rent
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
- Sarasota Jungle Gardens
- Mote Marine Aquarium
- Phillippi Estate Park
- Red Bug Slough Preserve
Military Bases
Airports
- Sarasota/Bradenton International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.