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Last updated on June 18, 2026
Average rent in
Longboat Key, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on June 18, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Longboat Key, FL rent fell 16.7% year over year, with a current median of $7,500/month. Renters are paying $199 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend since the recent peak of $9,500/month in January 2026.
Vs. national rents
Longboat Key rents are 284.6% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, placing it among the most expensive rental markets relative to the national level. The market is small with 76 total rentals, reflecting a high-end coastal metro.
Price ranges
In Longboat Key, 1-bedroom units rent for about $2,900/month, while 2-bedrooms are around $6,250/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach medians of $8,000 and $9,275/month respectively, with houses at $8,750/month and apartments at $2,800/month offering distinct price tiers.
Median rent
Median rent in Longboat Key
$7,500/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Longboat Key is $7,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 285% above the national average rent, or $5,550 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Longboat Key
76
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Longboat Key rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Longboat Key, FL
Average rent prices in Longboat Key have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 $2,800, whereas a house costs $8,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Longboat Key run $2,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $8,650.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,900 | 13% |  17% | |
2 bedroom | $6,250 | No Change | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $8,000 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $9,275 | 1% | 80% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Longboat Key Club | $6,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,800 | 6% | No Change | |
Condos | $7,200 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $8,750 | 1% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
17%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$8,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$9,275
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
80%
Longboat Key Club
Average rent
$6,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
6%
Condos
Average rent
$7,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$8,750
Last 30 days
1%
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
285%higher than the national median
22%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Longboat Key, FL is 392% higher than the median rent in Bayshore Gardens, FL.
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21%$6,163
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12%$2,400
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7%$2,687
3%Discover rentals in Longboat Key, FL
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Longboat Key
3802 Gulf Of Mexico Dr #A204, Longboat Key, FL 34228
1 bed
1.5 baths
$2,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Longboat Key
3806 Gulf Of Mexico Dr #C212, Longboat Key, FL 34228
2 beds
2 baths
$2,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Longboat Key
3330 Gulf Of Mexico Dr #202D, Longboat Key, FL 34228
2 beds
2 baths
$2,795
Condo for rent
5d+ 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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Longboat Key
591 Putting Green Ln, Longboat Key, FL 34228
5 beds
5.5 baths
$29,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Longboat Key
690 Old Compass Rd, Longboat Key, FL 34228
3 beds
3 baths
$25,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Longboat Key Club condo for rent in Longboat Key
455 Longboat Club Rd #PH1, Longboat Key, FL 34228
3 beds
3.5 baths
$25,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Longboat Key
4 beds
3 baths
$19,975
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Longboat Key
5135 Gulf Of Mexico Dr #103, Longboat Key, FL 34228
3 beds
2 baths
$4,950
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
5d+ ago
Longboat Key Club condo for rent in Longboat Key
601 Longboat Club Rd #1004S, Longboat Key, FL 34228
2 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Condo for rent
Available May 5
5d+ ago
House for rent in Longboat Key
537 Outrigger Ln #1, Longboat Key, FL 34228
3 beds
2 baths
$7,000
House for rent
Available Mar 11
5d+ ago
Verified
1945 Gulf Of Mexico Dr #213, Longboat Key, FL 34228
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Longboat Key
531 Birdie Ln, Longboat Key, FL 34228
4 beds
3.5 baths
$14,000
House for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Longboat Key
3210 Bayou Sound, Longboat Key, FL 34228
3 beds
2 baths
$7,500
$6,900
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Longboat Key Club condo for rent in Longboat Key
455 Longboat Club Rd #401, Longboat Key, FL 34228
3 beds
3.5 baths
$8,000
Condo for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Longboat Key
3210 Bayou Sound, Longboat Key, FL 34228
3 beds
2 baths
$7,500
$6,900
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Longboat Key
6980 Poinsetta Ave, Longboat Key, FL 34228
1 bed
1 bath
$4,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Longboat Key
640 Broadway St, Longboat Key, FL 34228
3 beds
2 baths
$7,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Longboat Key Club condo for rent in Longboat Key
1050 Longboat Club Rd #803, Longboat Key, FL 34228
2 beds
2 baths
$6,000
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 $7,500 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Longboat Key?
Average rent prices in Longboat Key have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.
How does Longboat Key rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Longboat Key is 285% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $5,550 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 $300,000/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?
Longboat Key's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $3,500 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $8,400 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments make up the majority of available rentals at 62% of the market, compared to one-bedrooms which account for only 6% of monthly inventory.
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).