Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Average rent in
Longboat Key, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on November 2, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Longboat Key, FL rent fell 22.2% year over year, with a current median of $7,000/month. Renters today are paying $2,000 less per month on average than last year in this high-end market.
Vs. national rents
Longboat Key rents are 268.4% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. This market has a small total rental inventory of 62 units, reflecting its limited availability.
Rent ranges by bedroom
One-bedroom units in Longboat Key rent for $2,570/month, two-bedrooms for $6,000/month, three-bedrooms for $9,935/month, and four-plus bedrooms for $12,000/month. The two-bedroom median of $6,000/month represents the mid-range segment of this market.
Median rent
Median rent in Longboat Key
$7,000/mo
22%vs previous year
The average rent in Longboat Key is $7,000 per month as of October 2026. This is 268% above the national average rent, or $5,100 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Longboat Key
62
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 22% 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 $6,449, whereas a house costs $9,935. 1-bedroom apartments in Longboat Key run $2,557 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,197.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,570 | 5% | 29% | |
2 bedroom | $6,000 | No Change | 33% | |
3 bedroom | $9,935 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $12,000 | 3% | 27% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Longboat Key Club | $5,500 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $6,449 |  46% | 8% | |
Condos | $7,000 | 5% | 18% | |
Houses | $9,935 | 1% | 11% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,570
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
29%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$6,000
Last year
33%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$9,935
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$12,000
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
27%
Longboat Key Club
Average rent
$5,500
Apartments
Average rent
$6,449
Last 30 days
46%
Last year
8%
Condos
Average rent
$7,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
18%
Houses
Average rent
$9,935
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
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
268%higher than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Longboat Key, FL is 367% higher than the median rent in Bayshore Gardens, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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20%$2,747
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3%$9,833
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8%$1,895
20%$2,500
14%$2,400
2%$2,879
1%Discover rentals in Longboat Key, FL
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Longboat Key
2850 Gulf Of Mexico Dr #2, Longboat Key, FL 34228
2 beds
1 bath
$2,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Longboat Key
600 Sutton Pl #201, Longboat Key, FL 34228
1 bed
1 bath
$2,900
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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
$3,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Longboat Key
420 Firehouse Ct #10, Longboat Key, FL 34228
2 beds
2 baths
$3,200
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
3h ago
Verified
3 beds
4 baths
$25,268
Price dropped $872Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Longboat Key
4 beds
4 baths
$19,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Longboat Key
1211 Gulf Of Mexico Dr #302, Longboat Key, FL 34228
2 beds
3 baths
$13,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$13,222
Price dropped $7,223Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
2 beds
1.5 baths
$5,110
Price dropped $106Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Longboat Key
537 Outrigger Ln #1, Longboat Key, FL 34228
3 beds
2 baths
$7,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Mar 11
3h ago
Verified
1 bed
1 bath
$3,687
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
3h ago
Verified
2 beds
1.5 baths
$5,110
Price dropped $106Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
3 baths
$8,361
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$9,842
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
3h ago
Verified
2 beds
1.5 baths
$5,110
Price dropped $106Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
Verified
3 beds
4 baths
$25,268
Price dropped $872Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$6,150
Price dropped $150Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Condo for rent
3d ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$11,286
Price dropped $16,756Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment 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 $7,000 per month as of October 31, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Longboat Key?
Average rent prices in Longboat Key have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 22% since last year.
How does Longboat Key rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Longboat Key is 268% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $5,100 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 $280,000/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?
July offers the lowest rents in Longboat Key with a 26.1% difference from December's peak pricing, while June and December are less competitive months with reduced demand.
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).