Aster & Links
1991 Main St,
Sarasota, FL 34236
$2,799 - $9,065 Total Monthly Price
1-4 Beds
Area Guide
Downtown Sarasota Sarasota, FL
The crown jewel of the Cultural Coast
Artistic
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Walkable
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Vibrant
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 June 2026, the average apartment rent in Downtown Sarasota is $1,380 for a studio, $2,324 for one bedroom, $3,854 for two bedrooms, and $8,162 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Sarasota has increased by 6.6% in the past year.
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Studio
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388 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,380/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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658 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,324/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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988 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,854/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,601 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$8,162/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Downtown Sarasota - Sarasota, FL is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
70
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Downtown Sarasota - Sarasota, FL offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 15 Minute Walk
Groceries
70
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
70
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Good Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
60
/ 100
Recreation
Downtown Sarasota - Sarasota, FL provides green space and wellness resources in certain areas.
Large Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
70
/ 100
Fair Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
50
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Downtown Sarasota - Sarasota, FL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Vibrant Atmosphere at Times
Vibrancy
40
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Not Noisy
Quiet Score
90
/ 100
Scores provided by
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 June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.