Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL

Median rent

Median rent in West Gulf Drive

$3,125/mo

decreased by52%

vs previous year

The average rent in West Gulf Drive is $3,125 per month as of June 2026. This is 60% above the national average rent, or $1,175 more per month.

$2.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in West Gulf Drive

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of West Gulf Drive rentals at each price point

40%30%20%10%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL

Average rent prices in West Gulf Drive have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 52% 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 West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL

Rent prices in West Gulf Drive vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in West Gulf Drive is $2,400, whereas a house costs $5,500. 2-bedroom apartments in West Gulf Drive run $1,775 on average.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,900

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,800

-

-

3 bedroom

$5,000

5%

3%

4 bedroom

$6,925

No Change

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,900

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$6,925

Last year

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, 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.

Discover rentals in West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL

852 Rabbit Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

West Gulf Drive house for rent in Sanibel

Island Paradise Retreat

852 Rabbit Rd, Sanibel, FL 33957

3 beds

3 baths

$4,999

House for rent

Available Sep 1

785 Rabbit Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Gulf Drive house for rent in Sanibel

House for rent

Available May 31

548 Boulder Dr Lot 18 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

West Gulf Drive house for rent in Sanibel

SINGLE_FAMILY - SANIBEL, FL

548 Boulder Dr Lot 18, Sanibel, FL 33957

3 beds

3 baths

$6,500

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for West Gulf Drive, Sanibel, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the West Gulf Drive rental market.

How much is rent in West Gulf Drive?

The average rent in West Gulf Drive is $3,125 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in West Gulf Drive?

Average rent prices in West Gulf Drive have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 52% since last year.

How does West Gulf Drive rent compare to the national average?

Rent in West Gulf Drive is 60% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,175 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in West Gulf Drive?

To comfortably afford rent in West Gulf Drive, you'd need to earn approximately $125,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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).

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