Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 15, 2026
Average rent in
Sanford, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 15, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Sanford, FL rent slipped 7.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,850/month. Renters today are paying $80 less per month on average than last year, down from the peak of $2,100/month in May 2025.
Compared to national trends
Sanford is 5.2% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 148 total rentals available in this Florida metro.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Sanford rent for $1,125/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,538/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,675/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,150/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,600/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Sanford
$1,849/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Sanford is $1,849 per month as of July 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sanford
148
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sanford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sanford, FL
Average rent prices in Sanford have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% 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 $1,700, whereas a house costs $2,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Sanford run $1,592 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,125 | 3% | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $1,538 | 4% |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,675 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,150 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 2% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hidden Lake | $1,995 | |
Preserve At Lake Monroe | $1,975 | |
Seminole Towne Center | $2,175 | |
St Joses | $2,270 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,700 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,100 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $825 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,125
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,538
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,675
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Hidden Lake
Average rent
$1,995
Preserve At Lake Monroe
Average rent
$1,975
St Joses
Average rent
$2,270
Seminole Towne Center
Average rent
$2,175
Apartments
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$825
Last 30 days
2%
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
5%lower than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sanford, FL is 12% higher than the median rent in Altamonte Springs, FL.
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5%$1,745
12%$2,100
3%Discover rentals in Sanford, FL
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sanford
3320 Lincoln St, Sanford, FL 32771
2 beds
1 bath
$700
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sanford
2340 Broadway St, Sanford, FL 32771
3 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sanford
3735 Alder Bark Ln #3735, Sanford, FL 32773
4 beds
2 baths
$950
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Sanford
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
House for rent
Available Jul 14
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
2d ago
House for rent in Sanford
4 beds
4 baths
$4,395
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sanford
508 Cinder Pt, Sanford, FL 32771
4 beds
3.5 baths
$3,995
House for rent
Available Jul 1
54m ago
Verified
12500 Solstice Loop, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,513–$2,566
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4564 Foxtail Fern Way, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,593–$2,720
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 9
1d ago
Verified
800 Marbella Ln, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,429–$2,476
Price drop
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
4101 Acorn Oak Cir, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,745–$2,185
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
800 Marbella Ln, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,429–$2,476
Price drop
Apartment for rent
54m ago
Verified
12500 Solstice Loop, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,513–$2,566
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
127 Rose Hill Trl, Sanford, FL 32773
4 beds
2 baths
$2,549
House for rent
Available Jul 15
1d ago
Verified
3291 Sanford Avenue, Sanford, FL 32773
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
1d ago
Verified
3291 Sanford Avenue, Sanford, FL 32773
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
54m ago
Verified
12500 Solstice Loop, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,513–$2,566
Price drop
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
4564 Foxtail Fern Way, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,593–$2,720
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 9
1d ago
Verified
800 Marbella Ln, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,429–$2,476
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 $1,849 per month as of July 11, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sanford?
Average rent prices in Sanford have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 7% since last year.
How does Sanford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sanford is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sanford?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sanford are Preserve At Lake Monroe ($1,975/mo), Hidden Lake ($1,995/mo), and Seminole Towne Center ($2,175/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sanford?
To comfortably afford rent in Sanford, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Sanford?
Sanford's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,600 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,700 per month. These figures represent the current market rates across all property types in the city.
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).