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Rental Market Trends in Sanford, FL

What is the average rent in Sanford, FL?

$1,541/month

Average Rent

754 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of October 2025, the average rent in Sanford, FL is $1,541 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,630/month, which means Sanford rent prices are 5% lower than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Sanford, you can expect to pay about $1,951 per month for a studio, $1,541 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,804 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,113 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,951/month
931 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,541/month
754 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,804/month
1,061 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,113/month
1,296 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$950/month
451 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,846/month
1,023 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,185/month
1,513 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,756/month
2,180 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,516/month
957 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,610/month
1,122 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,249/month
1,696 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Sanford, FL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $4 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Sanford, FL
Last Updated October 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Sanford, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
8% $700 - $1,000/month
24% $1,001 - $1,500/month
61% $1,501 - $2,000/month
8% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sanford?

Based on current rent prices, Placid Woods, Downtown Sanford and Kaywood are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sanford.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Placid Woods
$1,306/month
796 Sq Ft
Downtown Sanford
$1,317/month
560 Sq Ft
Kaywood
$1,558/month
752 Sq Ft
Arbor Lakes
$1,577/month
843 Sq Ft
Wilson Place
$1,605/month
754 Sq Ft
Retreat at Twin Lakes
$1,605/month
706 Sq Ft
Silverleaf
$1,678/month
837 Sq Ft
Lake Forest
$1,695/month
806 Sq Ft
Wayside Woods
$1,695/month
777 Sq Ft
North Orlando
$1,699/month
759 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sanford?

Based on current rent prices, Tall Trees, North Orlando and Lake Forest are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sanford.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Tall Trees
$1,819/month
758 Sq Ft
North Orlando
$1,699/month
759 Sq Ft
Lake Forest
$1,695/month
806 Sq Ft
Wayside Woods
$1,695/month
777 Sq Ft
Silverleaf
$1,678/month
837 Sq Ft
Wilson Place
$1,605/month
754 Sq Ft
Retreat at Twin Lakes
$1,605/month
706 Sq Ft
Arbor Lakes
$1,577/month
843 Sq Ft
Kaywood
$1,558/month
752 Sq Ft
Downtown Sanford
$1,317/month
560 Sq Ft

Which Sanford neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Sanford with the most apartments available are North Orlando, Tall Trees and Downtown Sanford .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Orlando
$1,699/month
759 Sq Ft
Tall Trees
$1,819/month
758 Sq Ft
Downtown Sanford
$1,317/month
560 Sq Ft
Lake Forest
$1,695/month
806 Sq Ft
Kaywood
$1,558/month
752 Sq Ft
Wilson Place
$1,605/month
754 Sq Ft
Wayside Woods
$1,695/month
777 Sq Ft
Placid Woods
$1,306/month
796 Sq Ft
Arbor Lakes
$1,577/month
843 Sq Ft
Silverleaf
$1,678/month
837 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sanford, FL?

Because the average rent in Sanford is $1,541, you’ll want to make about $5,136 per month or $61,632 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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† 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 September 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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