Melina Sarasota
2252 Kendrick Cir,
Sarasota, FL 34243
$1,791 - $2,831 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds
Area Guide
Whitfield Sarasota, FL
A dynamic neighborhood along the Sarasota Bay
Bayfront
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University
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Busy
Whitfield, sometimes referred to by locals as Whitfield Estates, is a dynamic neighborhood off the Sarasota Bay filled with something for just about every resident. On the coast, places like the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Campus and New College of Florida Waterfront find their home, along with tourist attractions like breathtaking gardens and museums. This section of town also holds modern conveniences including the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and the shops and restaurants along Highway 41. Additional retail centers, including the Shoppes at University Center, can be found farther inland along University Parkway. The western portion of town also features residential areas complemented by small ponds and lakes. Renters have choices between a variety of ranch-style homes in this part of town as well as waterfront condos and apartments along the shore.
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Whitfield is $1,079 for a studio, $1,687 for one bedroom, $2,021 for two bedrooms, and $2,303 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Whitfield has decreased by -2.2% in the past year.
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Studio
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299 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,079/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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751 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,687/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,115 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,021/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,284 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,303/month
Average Rent
Learn More About Whitfield
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Whitfield - Sarasota, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
Daily Essentials
Essentials are more spread out in Whitfield - Sarasota, FL, so everyday errands require more planning.
Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk
Groceries
40
/ 100
Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
50
/ 100
Limited Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
20
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Recreation
Recreation options in Whitfield - Sarasota, FL are limited, so staying active may require more planning.
Limited Amount of Park Space Nearby
Parks
30
/ 100
Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby
Wellness
20
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in Whitfield - Sarasota, FL from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Mostly Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
20
/ 100
Fair Nightlife Variety Nearby
Nightlife
40
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
30
/ 100
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Reviews of Whitfield - Sarasota, FL
Niche Reviews 
7 Reviews
Niche User
11 years and 5 months ago•Niche Review
There is a large variety of local businesses, from restaurants to boutiques to architectural salvages. Since tourism is a large part of Sarasota's economy, things can be a little pricy but you can avoid this if you know where to go (Big E's).
Niche User
11 years and 6 months ago•Niche Review
Sea food restraunts are the best here. Always fresh.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sarasota Jungle Gardens
- Bishop Planetarium
- Parker Manatee Aquarium
- South Florida Museum
- Jiggs Landing
Military Bases
Airports
- Sarasota/Bradenton International
- St Pete-Clearwater 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.