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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Spacious 2 bedroom
- Stylish ceiling fans
- High ceilings
- Beautiful interior touches
Location
853 Mecca Dr, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA|Bayou Oaks
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Amenities for 853 Mecca Dr, Bayou Oaks
Appliances
| Dishwasher | Refrigerator |
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Other
| Tenant Pays All |
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One-time. Refundable.
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About 853 Mecca Dr
Spacious 2 bedroom/ 2 bathroom condo in Sarasota, clean, neutral interior and ready for move in. High ceilings add to the roomy feel. Beautiful interior touches such as easy to maintain tile and stylish ceiling fans. Outside, covered, screened-in deck to enjoy the Florida weather year round. Located near university, the airport, ringling museum, beaches, and everything central in Sarasota. You will love this location and affordability.
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 853 Mecca Dr, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA compares to other nearby properties.
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away
Address details
| Neighborhood | Bayou Oaks |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 34234 |
| Type | Condo for rent |
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Rent trends in Bayou Oaks
2-bedroom apartments at 853 Mecca Dr cost about 8% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Sarasota.
Median rents as of Jan 10 2026.
Bayou Oaks
Sarasota
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $2,500 |
| March 2024 | $2,500 |
| April 2024 | $2,498 |
| May 2024 | $2,500 |
| June 2024 | $2,500 |
| July 2024 | $2,400 |
| August 2024 | $2,400 |
| September 2024 | $2,410 |
| October 2024 | $2,426 |
| November 2024 | $2,482 |
| December 2024 | $2,474 |
| January 2025 | $2,462 |
| February 2025 | $2,499 |
| March 2025 | $2,440 |
| April 2025 | $2,278 |
| May 2025 | $2,217 |
| June 2025 | $2,200 |
| July 2025 | $2,144 |
| August 2025 | $2,175 |
| September 2025 | $2,177 |
| October 2025 | $2,165 |
| November 2025 | $2,167 |
| December 2025 | $2,175 |
| January 2026 | $2,200 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $1,646 |
| March 2024 | $1,902 |
| April 2024 | $1,796 |
| May 2024 | $1,678 |
| June 2024 | $1,664 |
| July 2024 | $1,695 |
| August 2024 | $1,701 |
| September 2024 | $1,723 |
| October 2024 | $1,630 |
| November 2024 | $1,655 |
| December 2024 | $1,765 |
| January 2025 | $1,803 |
| February 2025 | $1,668 |
| March 2025 | $1,617 |
| April 2025 | $1,602 |
| May 2025 | $1,768 |
| June 2025 | $1,778 |
| July 2025 | $1,759 |
| August 2025 | $1,810 |
| September 2025 | $1,688 |
| October 2025 | $1,619 |
| November 2025 | $1,522 |
| December 2025 | $1,581 |
| January 2026 | $1,725 |
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Can I afford to live at 853 Mecca Dr?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Recommended income
$75,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $75,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $1,895.
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Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| Bath | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $1,695 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,795 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 2 years ago | $1,695 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 3 years ago | $1,700 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $995 | 2 bed | 2 bath | ||
| 6 years ago | $995 | 2 bed | 2 bath |
Schools near 853 Mecca Dr
Children First
1723 n orange ave
sarasota, FL, 34234
PKPublic
Emma E. Booker Elementary School
2350 dr martin luther king way
sarasota, FL, 34234
PK, K-5Public
B-
Sarasota Virtual School
1960 landings blvd
sarasota, FL, 34231
K-12Public
B-
Oak Park School
7285 hand rd
sarasota, FL, 34241
K-12Public
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Getting around Sarasota near 853 Mecca Dr
Walking
4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 853 Mecca Dr, Sarasota
Groceries
4/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
3/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
2/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk
High schools
1/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Parks
6/10
Large amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
4/10
Some bars within walking distance
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