Lakewood Ranch

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Lakewood Ranch, FL

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The best of the Florida lifestyle is at your doorstep

Suburb Commuter Safe Low Crime Golf Shopping

Lakewood Ranch spans 47 square miles across Manatee and Sarasota counties, offering a distinctive Florida lifestyle. This master-planned community features diverse housing options, from single-family homes to apartment communities, with average rents ranging from $2,120 for one-bedroom units to $3,585 for four-bedroom homes. The Braden River flows through the southern portion of the community, complementing the area's parks and green spaces. Residents enjoy championship golf courses and Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, a central gathering place for shopping, dining, and community events.

The area's story began in 1905 when John Schroeder assembled the land as Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, which the Uihlein family later purchased in 1922. Today, Lakewood Ranch serves as an educational center, home to the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and State College of Florida. With approximately 35,000 residents, the community continues to grow. Current rental market trends show one-bedroom units experiencing a 3.5% decrease year-over-year, while two-bedroom units have increased by 3.4%.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Lakewood Ranch, FL is $1,975 for one bedroom, $2,497 for two bedrooms, and $2,760 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lakewood Ranch has decreased by -3.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,975/month
788 Sq Ft
House
$4,120/month
1,994 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,285/month
1,297 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,647/month
1,566 Sq Ft
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Transportation

31

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Robert Willis Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

765 Students

Gilbert W Mcneal Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

678 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Jiggs Landing
  • Lake Manatee State Park
  • Rye Preserve
  • Bennett Park
  • Rothenbach Park

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.