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Venice, FL

Area Guide

Experience the best of Florida’s southern Gulf Coast.

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Welcome to Venice, Florida, a coastal community along the Gulf of Mexico known as the "Shark Tooth Capital of the World." This Gulf Coast city combines beach living with small-town appeal. The rental market shows steady growth with a 2.4% annual increase, with one-bedroom units averaging $1,732 and two-bedroom homes typically priced around $2,057. Notable areas include Venice Island, with its Mediterranean Revival architecture, and the neighborhoods adjacent to the Venetian Waterway Park. The 14-mile shoreline is perfect for beachcombing and fossil hunting, while the historic downtown area features local shops, dining options, and entertainment venues.

The city's thoughtful design, created by urban planner John Nolen in the 1920s, is evident in its welcoming layout. Downtown Venice features palm-lined streets leading to the Venice Theatre, which holds the distinction of being the largest per-capita community theater in the United States. The 17-square-mile city includes the Venetian Waterway Park, offering 9.3 miles of trails for walking and cycling along the waterfront. Nearby Oscar Scherer State Park provides additional outdoor recreation opportunities, while annual events like the Shark's Tooth Festival celebrate the area's natural history. The city's Mediterranean-style architecture and Gulf Coast setting create an appealing environment for those seeking a Florida rental home.

Rent Trends

As of December 2025, the average apartment rent in Venice, FL is $1,280 for a studio, $1,663 for one bedroom, $1,974 for two bedrooms, and $2,539 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Venice has decreased by -4.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,663/month
726 Sq Ft
House
$3,887/month
1,710 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,706/month
1,225 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,133/month
1,257 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Venice, FL

Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

12

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

63

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

Taylor Ranch Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

901 Students

Venice Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

608 Students

Garden Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

513 Students

Venice Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

761 Students

Venice Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,584 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Curry Creek Preserve
  • Pocono Trail Preserve
  • Laurel Park
  • Shamrock Park and Nature Center
  • Sleeping Turtles Preserve South

Airports

  • Sarasota/Bradenton International
  • Punta Gorda

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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.