Aster & Links
1991 Main St,
Sarasota, FL 34236
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Rental Market Trends in Sarasota, FL
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Sarasota, FL is $1,749/month.
Rent in Sarasota is roughly equal to the national average rent of of $1,665/month.
$1,749/month
Average Rent
750 Sq Ft
Average Size
-1.8%
Change / Year
3,047
Available Apartments
Sarasota rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Sarasota average $1,340 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Sarasota average $1,749 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Sarasota average $2,132 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Sarasota average $2,751 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Sarasota, FL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 1.8%, which averages out to $30 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Sarasota, FL
September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
4%
$700 - $1,000/month
24%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
39%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
33%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sarasota?
Based on current rent prices, Waterside at Lakewood Ranch, Whitfield and Downtown Sarasota are the most affordable neighborhoods in Sarasota.
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Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Sarasota?
Based on current rent prices, Downtown Sarasota, Whitfield and Waterside at Lakewood Ranch 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 Downtown Sarasota, Whitfield and Waterside at Lakewood Ranch .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sarasota, FL?
Because the average rent in Sarasota is $1,749, you’ll want to make about $5,830 per month or $69,960 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 4.3% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Sarasota is 13.2% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,340 - $2,751. You can expect to pay 6.9% more for groceries, 2.3% 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.
View the Sarasota Area GuideStudio
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$1,361/month
One Bedroom
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$2,183/month
Two Bedroom
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$3,640/month
Three Bedroom
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$7,985/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Sarasota?
The average rent in Sarasota is $1,749 per month, which is 5.0% higher than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Sarasota?
The average rent for a house in Sarasota, FL is $4,006 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Sarasota?
The average rent for a townhome in Sarasota, FL is $2,861 per month.
What is the average rent for a condo in Sarasota?
The average rent for a condo in Sarasota, FL is $2,442 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Sarasota?
Rents in Sarasota, FL are decreasing, with prices down 1.8% year-over-year and $30 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Sarasota?
In Sarasota, FL, 39% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.