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Property type
Last updated on August 29, 2026
Average rent in
Sanford, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 29, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Sanford rent stands today
Sanford, FL rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Month over month, rents increased 2.7%, showing recent upward movement after a trough of $1,812/month in April 2026.
Compared to national trends
Sanford sits 0.5% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, with 167 total rentals offering a modest market size for renters.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,324/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,490/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,635/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,175/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,597/month in Sanford. The studio segment shows a 10.8% year-over-year increase, diverging from the citywide flat trend.
Neighborhood spotlight
The studio bedroom segment in Sanford, FL, increased rents by 10.8% year over year, contrasting with the overall citywide rent trend that is essentially flat. This divergence indicates upward pressure on smaller units.
Median rent
Median rent in Sanford
$1,900/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Sanford is $1,900 per month as of August 2026. This is 1% below the national average rent, or $10 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sanford
167
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sanford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sanford, FL
Average rent prices in Sanford have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same 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
Sanford, FL
Rent prices in Sanford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sanford is $1,654, whereas a house costs $2,175. 1-bedroom apartments in Sanford run $1,578 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,646.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,324 |  26% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,490 |  3% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,635 | 1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,175 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,597 | 1% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hidden Lake | $1,825 | |
Preserve At Lake Monroe | $1,656 | |
Seminole Towne Center | $1,999 | |
St Joses | $2,192 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,654 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 1% | 8% | |
Houses | $2,175 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $981 | 7% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,324
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,490
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,635
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,597
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
Hidden Lake
Average rent
$1,825
Preserve At Lake Monroe
Average rent
$1,656
St Joses
Average rent
$2,192
Seminole Towne Center
Average rent
$1,999
Apartments
Average rent
$1,654
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$981
Last 30 days
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Sanford, 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 Sanford, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Sanford and Altamonte Springs by all bedroom counts and property types.
Sanford
1%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sanford, FL is 19% higher than the median rent in Altamonte Springs, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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5%$2,700
1%$1,759
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1%Discover rentals in Sanford, FL
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sanford
2340 Broadway St, Sanford, FL 32771
3 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Sanford
1407 W 14th St, Sanford, FL 32771
5 beds
2.5 baths
$950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Sanford
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
House for rent
Available Aug 28
6h ago
Verified
1505 W 25th St, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,195–$1,862
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sanford
760 Mallard Dr #1, Sanford, FL 32771
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
House for rent
Available Nov 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sanford
5660 Deer Path Ln #1, Sanford, FL 32771
3 beds
2 baths
$6,000
House for rent
Available Nov 7
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sanford
3735 Alder Bark Ln #3735, Sanford, FL 32773
4 beds
2 baths
$3,850
House for rent
1d ago
1464 Laurel Sound Ln, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,697–$3,705
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
4564 Foxtail Fern Way, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,578–$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
2d ago
Verified
12500 Solstice Loop, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$2,287
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
800 Marbella Ln, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,322–$2,203
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
800 Marbella Ln, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,322–$2,203
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
12500 Solstice Loop, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$2,287
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,075
House for rent
Available Oct 26
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,075
House for rent
Available Oct 19
4d ago
Verified
3291 Sanford Avenue, Sanford, FL 32773
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,150–$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
18h ago
Verified
4564 Foxtail Fern Way, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,578–$2,750
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 29
2d ago
Verified
12500 Solstice Loop, Sanford, FL 32771
1 bed
1 bath
$1,350–$1,425
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
800 Marbella Ln, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,322–$2,203
Price drop
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Sanford, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the Sanford rental market.
How much is rent in Sanford?
The average rent in Sanford is $1,900 per month as of August 29, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sanford?
Average rent prices in Sanford have increased by 3% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Sanford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sanford is 1% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $10 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sanford?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sanford are Preserve At Lake Monroe ($1,656/mo), Hidden Lake ($1,825/mo), and Seminole Towne Center ($1,999/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sanford?
To comfortably afford rent in Sanford, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Sanford?
October offers the best rental deals in Sanford, with rents running about 6% lower than peak May prices and less competition from other renters.
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).