The DeSota
1415 2nd St,
Sarasota, FL 34236
$2,360 - $11,155
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Sarasota, FL
What is the average rent in Sarasota, FL?
$1,767/month
Average Rent
752 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-4.3%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of December 2025, the average rent in Sarasota, FL is $1,767 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,631/month, which means Sarasota rent prices are 8% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Sarasota, you can expect to pay about $1,262 per month for a studio, $1,767 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,075 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,724 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Sarasota, FL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 4.3%, which averages out to $75 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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Rent Ranges in Sarasota, FL
Last Updated December 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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0%
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6%
$700 - $1,000/month
19%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
44%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
31%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sarasota?
Based on current rent prices, Ramblewood Acres, The Lexington Condominiums and Stoneybrook Golf And Country Club are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sarasota.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sarasota?
Based on current rent prices, Central Broadway, Court House and Downtown Sarasota are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sarasota.
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Which Sarasota neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Sarasota with the most apartments available are South Sarasota, North Sarasota and Whitfield .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sarasota, FL?
Because the average rent in Sarasota is $1,767, you’ll want to make about $5,890 per month or $70,680 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.
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 $1,262 - $2,724. You can expect to pay 7.0% more for groceries, 4.9% more for utilities, and 2.4% more for transportation.
How does Sarasota, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Sarasota, FL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.