Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Longboat Key, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Longboat Key

$7,850/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Longboat Key is $7,850 per month as of August 2026. This is 305% above the national average rent, or $5,910 more per month.

$4.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Longboat Key

46

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Longboat Key rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Longboat Key, FL

Average rent prices in Longboat Key have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Longboat Key, FL

Rent prices in Longboat Key vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Longboat Key is $6,600, whereas a house costs $9,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Longboat Key run $2,425 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $6,793.

Listings

1 bedroom

$2,500

9%

16%

2 bedroom

$6,550

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$9,500

5%

11%

4 bedroom

$7,646

18%

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

16%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$6,550

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$9,500

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$7,646

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

13%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Longboat Key, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Longboat Key, FL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Longboat Key and Bayshore Gardens by all bedroom counts and property types.

Longboat Key

Median rent price$7,850
increased by305%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Longboat Key, FL is 391% higher than the median rent in Bayshore Gardens, FL.

Discover rentals in Longboat Key, FL

3802 Gulf Of Mexico Dr #A204 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Longboat Key

SINGLE_FAMILY - Longboat Key, FL

3802 Gulf Of Mexico Dr #A204, Longboat Key, FL 34228

1 bed

1.5 baths

$2,500

Condo for rent

1d ago

Condo for rent in Longboat Key

CONDOS - LONGBOAT KEY, FL

3330 Gulf Of Mexico Dr #202D, Longboat Key, FL 34228

2 beds

2 baths

$2,795

Condo for rent

640 Broadway St - Photo 1 of 1

11h ago

House for rent in Longboat Key

SINGLE_FAMILY - LONGBOAT KEY, FL

640 Broadway St, Longboat Key, FL 34228

1 bed

1 bath

$2,850

House for rent

1d ago

Condo for rent in Longboat Key

747 Saint Judes Dr S #2, Longboat Key, FL 34228

1 bed

1 bath

$3,200

Condo for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Longboat Key, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Longboat Key rental market.

How much is rent in Longboat Key?

The average rent in Longboat Key is $7,850 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Longboat Key?

Average rent prices in Longboat Key have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Longboat Key rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Longboat Key is 305% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $5,910 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Longboat Key?

To comfortably afford rent in Longboat Key, you'd need to earn approximately $314,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Longboat Key?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Longboat Key average around $3,300/month and two-bedrooms approximately $7,680/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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