Whitfield

Sarasota, FL

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Whitfield - Sarasota, FL Area Guide

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A dynamic neighborhood along the Sarasota Bay

Bayfront University Busy Airport Shopping

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 April 2026, the average apartment rent in Whitfield is $1,031 for a studio, $1,696 for one bedroom, $2,070 for two bedrooms, and $2,266 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Whitfield has decreased by -3.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 299 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,031/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 745 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,696/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,113 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,070/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,285 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,266/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Limited Public Transit

Transit

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

No Supermarkets Within a 30 Minute Walk

Groceries

10 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

50 / 100

Limited Café Variety Nearby

Cafes

20 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Recreation

Limited Amount of Park Space Nearby

Parks

30 / 100

Limited Wellness Amenity Variety Nearby

Wellness

20 / 100

Local Vibe

Mostly Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

20 / 100

Limited Nightlife Variety Nearby

Nightlife

30 / 100

Very Noisy

Quiet Score

30 / 100

Reviews of Whitfield - Sarasota, FL

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3.9 7 Reviews

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11 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

There very nice houses, and they are near schools.

Niche User

11 years and 3 months agoNiche Review

Sea food restraunts are the best here. Always fresh.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sarasota Jungle Gardens
  • Bishop Planetarium
  • Parker Manatee Aquarium
  • South Florida Museum
  • Jiggs Landing

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 February 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.