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Rental Market Trends in Sarasota, FL

What is the average rent in Sarasota, FL?

$1,821/month

Average Rent

751 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.5%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of June 2025, the average rent in Sarasota, FL is $1,821 per month. For comparison, the national average rent price in the US is currently $1,627/month, which means Sarasota rent prices are 12% higher than the national average. When you rent an apartment in Sarasota, you can expect to pay about $1,292 per month for a studio, $1,821 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,198 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,897 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,292/month
428 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,821/month
751 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,198/month
1,072 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,897/month
1,373 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,714/month
686 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,981/month
1,302 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,906/month
1,709 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,657/month
2,727 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,639/month
787 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$3,756/month
1,197 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,445/month
1,678 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,710/month
1,181 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,013/month
1,706 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Sarasota, FL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.5%, which averages out to $46 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 June 2025
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Sarasota, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
7% $700 - $1,000/month
18% $1,001 - $1,500/month
39% $1,501 - $2,000/month
37% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sarasota?

Based on current rent prices, Green Acres, Sarasota Commerce Center and Turtle Rock are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sarasota.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Green Acres
$1,680/month
893 Sq Ft
Sarasota Commerce Center
$1,680/month
893 Sq Ft
Turtle Rock
$1,728/month
829 Sq Ft
Stoneybrook Golf And Country Club
$1,728/month
829 Sq Ft
Saratoga Place on Palmer Ranch
$1,728/month
829 Sq Ft
The Gardens at Palm Aire
$1,782/month
762 Sq Ft
Sonoma
$1,795/month
761 Sq Ft
Ravenwood
$1,797/month
759 Sq Ft
Ramblewood Acres
$1,806/month
707 Sq Ft
The Lexington Condominiums
$1,806/month
707 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sarasota?

Based on current rent prices, Court House, Downtown Sarasota and Central Broadway are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sarasota.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Court House
$5,102/month
896 Sq Ft
Downtown Sarasota
$3,175/month
801 Sq Ft
Central Broadway
$3,004/month
790 Sq Ft
San Michele at University Commo
$2,488/month
769 Sq Ft
Terrace Gardens
$2,477/month
838 Sq Ft
Ringling Blvd
$2,477/month
838 Sq Ft
Waterside at Lakewood Ranch
$2,432/month
848 Sq Ft
Palmer Farms
$2,308/month
790 Sq Ft
Soleil West
$2,281/month
699 Sq Ft
North Sarasota
$2,274/month
780 Sq Ft

Which Sarasota neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Sarasota with the most apartments available are North Sarasota, Whitfield and South Sarasota .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Sarasota
$2,274/month
780 Sq Ft
Whitfield
$2,157/month
789 Sq Ft
South Sarasota
$2,166/month
779 Sq Ft
Downtown Sarasota
$3,175/month
801 Sq Ft
Soleil West
$2,281/month
699 Sq Ft
Treymore at Village of Palm Aire
$1,921/month
869 Sq Ft
Carlyle at the Villages of Palm Aire
$1,910/month
874 Sq Ft
Avalon at the Villages of Palm Aire
$1,910/month
874 Sq Ft
Waterside at Lakewood Ranch
$2,432/month
848 Sq Ft
Court House
$5,102/month
896 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

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

Because the average rent in Sarasota is $1,821, you’ll want to make about $6,070 per month or $72,840 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 $1,292 - $2,897. You can expect to pay 7.0% more for groceries, 4.7% more for utilities, and 2.5% more for transportation.

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Sarasota, FL

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Aster & Links

1991 Main St,
Sarasota, FL 34236

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Marigot Bay

4001 N Taggart Cay,
Sarasota, FL 34233

1-3 Beds | $1,775 - $4,390

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TGM University Park

6001 Medici Ct,
Sarasota, FL 34243

1-3 Beds | $1,599 - $3,030

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One Palm

201 S Palm Ave,
Sarasota, FL 34236

1-3 Beds | $2,232 - $9,949

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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 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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