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Last updated on May 24, 2026
Average rent in
Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on May 24, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Sarasota Bradenton, FL rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $2,900/month. Renters are paying $53 less per month than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially unchanged after recent fluctuations.
Compared to national trends
Sarasota Bradenton runs roughly 1.5× the $1,950/month national median, placing it among pricier Florida metros with a total of 344 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Sarasota Bradenton sit around $2,200/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,000/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,600/month, and 3-bedrooms at $2,800/month, while 4+ bedrooms reach $3,500/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom options available to renters.
Price ranges
Houses rent for a median of $2,962/month compared to apartments at $2,202/month, showing distinct price tiers by property type.
Median rent
Median rent in Sarasota Bradenton
$2,900/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Sarasota Bradenton is $2,900 per month as of May 2026. This is 49% above the national average rent, or $950 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sarasota Bradenton
344
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sarasota Bradenton rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
Average rent prices in Sarasota Bradenton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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
Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
Rent prices in Sarasota Bradenton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sarasota Bradenton is $2,202, whereas a house costs $2,962. 1-bedroom apartments in Sarasota Bradenton run $1,915 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,495.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,200 |  2% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $2,000 | 6% | 22% | |
2 bedroom | $2,600 | 2% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $2,800 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 3% | 10% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Artisan Lakes | $2,200 | |
Bent Tree Village | $2,597 | |
Heritage Harbour | $2,350 | |
Heritage Oaks | $2,400 | |
Lakewood | $2,949 | |
Lakewood Ranch | $3,000 | |
Parrish | $2,595 | |
Tara | $2,650 | |
Villagewalk | $3,175 | |
Waterlefe | $2,335 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,202 | 7% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,750 | 4% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,962 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
22%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
Lakewood Ranch
Average rent
$3,000
Heritage Harbour
Average rent
$2,350
Lakewood
Average rent
$2,949
Artisan Lakes
Average rent
$2,200
Tara
Average rent
$2,650
Heritage Oaks
Average rent
$2,400
Parrish
Average rent
$2,595
Villagewalk
Average rent
$3,175
Waterlefe
Average rent
$2,335
Bent Tree Village
Average rent
$2,597
Apartments
Average rent
$2,202
Last 30 days
7%
Condos
Average rent
$2,750
Last 30 days
4%
Houses
Average rent
$2,962
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Sarasota-Bradenton, 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 Sarasota Bradenton, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Sarasota Bradenton and Bayshore Gardens by all bedroom counts and property types.
Sarasota Bradenton
49%higher than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sarasota Bradenton, FL is 89% higher than the median rent in Bayshore Gardens, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
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11%$2,195
2%$1,795
8%$7,925
$3,795
2%$2,299
5%$2,649
4%$1,600
6%$2,550
19%$5,942
21%$1,600
7%$2,300
9%Discover rentals in Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
13h ago
6510 Anchor Loop, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34212
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,365–$3,210
Price drop
Apartment for rent
23h ago
Bent Tree Village house for rent in Sarasota-Bradenton
4627 Masefield Pl #NA, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34241
4 beds
3 baths
$1,500
House for rent
Available May 23
5d+ ago
Heritage Harbour townhouse for rent in Sarasota-Bradenton
267 Cape Harbour Loop #101, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34212
3 beds
2.5 baths
$1,850
$1,700
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Heritage Harbour townhouse for rent in Sarasota-Bradenton
257 Cape Harbour Loop #104, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34212
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,700
House for rent
5d+ ago
Rubonia house for rent in Sarasota-Bradenton
1110 79th St E, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34221
4 beds
4.5 baths
$16,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Waterlefe house for rent in Sarasota-Bradenton
1023 Rainbow Ct, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34212
5 beds
4 baths
$13,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Prestancia house for rent in Sarasota-Bradenton
4 beds
5 baths
$11,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Lakewood Ranch house for rent in Sarasota-Bradenton
5006 Tivoli Run, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34211
4 beds
3 baths
$10,000
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
1450 Pine Warbler Pl, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,768–$5,883
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Prestancia house for rent in Sarasota-Bradenton
4 beds
5 baths
$11,900
House for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,765
$2,580
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 4
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,610
$2,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 19
1d ago
Verified
1450 Pine Warbler Pl, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,768–$5,883
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$3,495
House for rent
Available Apr 14
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,765
$2,580
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 4
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,610
$2,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 19
1d ago
Verified
1450 Pine Warbler Pl, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,768–$5,454
Price drop
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,765
$2,580
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 4
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$3,610
$2,600
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 19
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,775
$2,585
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 12
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Frequently asked questions for Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the Sarasota Bradenton rental market.
How much is rent in Sarasota Bradenton?
The average rent in Sarasota Bradenton is $2,900 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sarasota Bradenton?
Average rent prices in Sarasota Bradenton have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.
How does Sarasota Bradenton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sarasota Bradenton is 49% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $950 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sarasota Bradenton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sarasota Bradenton are Artisan Lakes ($2,200/mo), Waterlefe ($2,335/mo), and Heritage Harbour ($2,350/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sarasota Bradenton?
To comfortably afford rent in Sarasota Bradenton, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Sarasota Bradenton?
Sarasota-Bradenton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $2,800 monthly. Two-bedroom rents increased 6.3% year-over-year, while one-bedroom prices remained relatively stable.
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).