Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 31, 2026
Average rent in
Sanford, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Sanford, FL rent slipped 7.7% year over year, with a current median of $1,900/month. Renters today are paying $102 less per month on average than last year, though rent ticked up 2.1% month over month in May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Sanford is 2.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with 149 total rentals providing a modest selection for renters in this Florida metro.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Sanford rent for $1,105/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,585/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,695/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,100/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,650/month. Houses have a median rent of $2,145/month, while apartments rent for $1,749/month, showing clear price differences by property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Sanford
$1,900/mo
8%vs previous year
The average rent in Sanford is $1,900 per month as of May 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sanford
149
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% 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 $1,749, whereas a house costs $2,145. 1-bedroom apartments in Sanford run $1,633 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,934.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,105 |  3% | 28% | |
1 bedroom | $1,585 | 2% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,695 | 1% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,100 | 1% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,650 | 1% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hidden Lake | $1,799 | |
Preserve At Lake Monroe | $1,750 | |
Seminole Towne Center | $1,842 | |
St Joses | $1,955 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,749 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,465 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,145 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $835 | 20% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,105
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,585
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,650
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
Hidden Lake
Average rent
$1,799
Preserve At Lake Monroe
Average rent
$1,750
St Joses
Average rent
$1,955
Seminole Towne Center
Average rent
$1,842
Apartments
Average rent
$1,749
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,465
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$2,145
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$835
Last 30 days
20%
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
3%lower than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sanford, FL is 17% higher than the median rent in Altamonte Springs, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,623
1%$2,247
2%$1,749
9%$1,650
3%$1,900
4%$1,894
6%$2,295
2%$1,900
5%$2,350
4%$2,800
2%$1,800
5%$1,945
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
2340 Broadway St #10, Sanford, FL 32771
3 beds
1 bath
$800
House for rent
Available Jun 22
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Sanford
2 beds
1 bath
$945
Condo for rent
Available Apr 6
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
600 Stone Oak Dr, Sanford, FL 32771
5 beds
4 baths
$4,500
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
5d+ ago
Verified
3291 Sanford Avenue, Sanford, FL 32773
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,125–$1,700
Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
19h ago
Verified
12500 Solstice Loop, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,431–$2,277
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4564 Foxtail Fern Way, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,721–$2,670
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
2d ago
Verified
800 Marbella Ln, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,465–$2,249
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
12500 Solstice Loop, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,431–$2,277
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4564 Foxtail Fern Way, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,721–$2,670
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
5d+ 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
4564 Foxtail Fern Way, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,721–$2,670
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 15
2d ago
Verified
12500 Solstice Loop, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,611–$2,277
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
800 Marbella Ln, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,465–$2,249
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 May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sanford?
Average rent prices in Sanford have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.
How does Sanford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sanford is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sanford?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sanford are Preserve At Lake Monroe ($1,750/mo), Hidden Lake ($1,799/mo), and Seminole Towne Center ($1,842/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?
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).