The DeSota
1415 2nd St,
Sarasota, FL 34236
$2,310 - $11,155
1-3 Beds
Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
Area Guide
Central Florida’s home for high culture
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Coastal
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Welcome to Sarasota, where coastal beauty meets cultural excellence along Florida's Gulf Coast. This waterfront city offers rental options from downtown apartments to beachfront communities. Current rental trends show average prices ranging from $1,306 for studios to $2,952 for three-bedroom homes, with most areas experiencing modest price adjustments over the past year. The downtown district centers around Main Street and Palm Avenue, while the tree-lined streets of Laurel Park feature historic architecture. Siesta Key and Lido Key complement the mainland with their white-sand beaches and residential communities.
Sarasota's rich cultural heritage shines through the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and the historic Sarasota Opera House. The city embraces its circus history as the former winter headquarters of the Ringling Bros. Circus. Nature enthusiasts can explore Marie Selby Botanical Gardens or spend time at numerous public parks and beaches. St. Armands Circle offers shopping and dining options, while the Rosemary District continues to grow with new residential developments. The city is home to several educational institutions, including New College of Florida and Ringling College of Art and Design.
Explore the City
The Chariot Sculpture is located in the Ringling Museum courtyard
The Ringlings built their home, the Ca' d'Zan, in 1924
Rent Trends
As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Sarasota, FL is $1,259 for a studio, $1,760 for one bedroom, $2,079 for two bedrooms, and $2,704 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sarasota has decreased by -4.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,760/month
752 Sq Ft
House
$4,424/month
1,798 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,541/month
1,161 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,432/month
1,405 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Sarasota, FL is 4.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Sarasota is 13.9% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,259 - $2,704. You can expect to pay 7.0% more for groceries, 4.9% more for utilities, and 2.4% more for transportation.
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Transportation
52
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
13
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
54
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
1,046 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
687 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
834 Students
Phillippi Shores Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
731 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
691 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,278 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
745 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
950 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
851 Students
Public
Grades K-12
239 Students
Suncoast Polytechnical High School
Public
Grades 9-12
585 Students
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
2,597 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,528 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,309 Students
Public
Grades K-12
239 Students
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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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SPM Property Management
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Greystar
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3,446
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Willow Bridge
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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.