Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 14, 2026
Average rent in
Sanford, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on October 14, 2026
Bedroom count
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, rent edged up 0.7%, marking a recent increase after a year of stability.
Compared to national trends
Sanford's median rent matches the national median of $1,900/month, positioning it as a market that aligns closely with the broader rental landscape. The city offers 172 total rentals, a relatively small inventory.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Sanford rent for about $1,253/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,495/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,695/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,150/month and $2,698/month respectively. The data reflects a range of options for different household sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Sanford
$1,900/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Sanford is $1,900 per month as of October 2026. This is about the same as the national average rent.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sanford
172
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 1% 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 $1,718, whereas a house costs $2,125. 1-bedroom apartments in Sanford run $1,648 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,678.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,253 |  9% |  24% | |
1 bedroom | $1,495 | 2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,695 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,150 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,697 | 5% | No Change |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hidden Lake | $1,895 | |
Preserve At Lake Monroe | $2,075 | |
Seminole Towne Center | $1,899 | |
St Joses | $2,110 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,718 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,500 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,125 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $895 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,253
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,495
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,697
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
No Change
Hidden Lake
Average rent
$1,895
St Joses
Average rent
$2,110
Preserve At Lake Monroe
Average rent
$2,075
Seminole Towne Center
Average rent
$1,899
Apartments
Average rent
$1,718
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,125
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
3%
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
Equal to the the national median
14%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sanford, FL is 16% higher than the median rent in Altamonte Springs, FL.
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$1,900
$2,100
7%$2,145
1%$1,895
4%$2,275
2%$2,750
$1,799
$1,962
1%Discover rentals in Sanford, FL
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Sanford
2 beds
1 bath
$1,025
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 6
5d+ ago
Verified
1505 W 25th St, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,095–$1,535
Price droppedFees 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
100 Windchase Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,223–$1,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
4d ago
1710 Ridgewood Ln, Sanford, FL 32773
2 beds
1 bath
$1,245
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.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sanford
704 Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
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.House for rent
Available Oct 6
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sanford
760 Mallard Dr #1, Sanford, FL 32771
4 beds
2.5 baths
$6,500
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.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
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 Nov 7
2m ago
1464 Laurel Sound Ln, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,697–$3,720
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
51m ago
Verified
12500 Solstice Loop, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,511–$2,340
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4564 Foxtail Fern Way, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,688–$2,860
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
21h ago
Verified
800 Marbella Ln, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,514–$2,445
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4101 Acorn Oak Cir, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,575–$2,110
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
800 Marbella Ln, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,514–$2,445
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
51m ago
Verified
12500 Solstice Loop, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,511–$2,340
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4564 Foxtail Fern Way, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,688–$2,860
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
1d ago
Verified
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,490
Price dropped $200Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.House for rent
Available Nov 17
5d+ ago
Verified
3291 Sanford Avenue, Sanford, FL 32773
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,253–$1,898
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 10
51m ago
Verified
12500 Solstice Loop, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,511–$2,340
Price droppedAdditional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
4564 Foxtail Fern Way, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,688–$2,860
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 14
21h ago
Verified
800 Marbella Ln, Sanford, FL 32771
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,514–$2,445
Total Monthly Price. The price shown reflects a 14-month lease and includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.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 October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sanford?
Average rent prices in Sanford have increased by 1% 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 roughly the same as the national average.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sanford?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sanford are Hidden Lake ($1,895/mo), Seminole Towne Center ($1,899/mo), and Preserve At Lake Monroe ($2,075/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).