Bedroom count
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Last updated on July 10, 2026
Average rent in
Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 10, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Sarasota Bradenton, FL rent slipped 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $2,800/month. Renters today are paying $53 less per month on average than last year, though rent ticked up 1.4% month over month in July 2026.
Compared to national trends
Sarasota Bradenton is 43.6% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, with a current median rent of $2,800/month. The market offers 334 total rentals, reflecting a moderate inventory size for the region.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $1,500/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,756/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,500/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,750/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $3,525/month. These bedroom-tier medians show the range of rents across unit sizes in Sarasota Bradenton.
Neighborhood spotlight
Serenoa rents fell 69.6% year over year to $2,400/month across 24 rentals, and Prestancia dropped 55.0% to $2,700/month. These declines contrast with the citywide 3.5% cooldown and show localized market shifts.
Median rent
Median rent in Sarasota Bradenton
$2,800/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Sarasota Bradenton is $2,800 per month as of July 2026. This is 44% above the national average rent, or $850 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sarasota Bradenton
334
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $2,070, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Sarasota Bradenton run $1,965 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,359.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,500 |  2% | 51% | |
1 bedroom | $1,755 | 1% | 44% | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 | 1% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $2,749 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $3,525 | 5% | 5% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Artisan Lakes | $2,100 | |
Greyhawk Landing | $3,200 | |
Heritage Harbour | $2,295 | |
Heritage Oaks | $2,700 | |
Lakewood | $2,950 | |
Lakewood Ranch | $2,950 | |
Manatee River Plantation | $2,449 | |
Tara | $2,549 | |
Villagewalk | $2,400 | |
Waterlefe | $2,499 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,070 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,675 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,950 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $990 | - | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
51%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,755
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
44%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,749
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,525
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
Lakewood Ranch
Average rent
$2,950
Heritage Harbour
Average rent
$2,295
Lakewood
Average rent
$2,950
Artisan Lakes
Average rent
$2,100
Tara
Average rent
$2,549
Heritage Oaks
Average rent
$2,700
Greyhawk Landing
Average rent
$3,200
Waterlefe
Average rent
$2,499
Manatee River Plantation
Average rent
$2,449
Villagewalk
Average rent
$2,400
Apartments
Average rent
$2,070
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,675
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$990
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
44%higher than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sarasota Bradenton, FL is 82% higher than the median rent in Bayshore Gardens, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,537
12%$2,258
4%$1,750
6%$7,675
1%$3,150
8%$2,299
8%$2,699
5%$1,600
21%$2,500
21%$6,000
48%$1,600
4%$2,450
10%Discover rentals in Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
2h ago
6510 Anchor Loop, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34212
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,410–$3,285
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Prestancia condo for rent in Sarasota-Bradenton
3731 Sarasota Square Blvd #105D, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34238
2 beds
2 baths
$1,650
$1,599
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Heritage Harbour condo for rent in Sarasota-Bradenton
803 Fairwaycove Ln #204, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34212
2 beds
2 baths
$1,700
Condo 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
46m ago
Heritage Harbour house for rent in Sarasota-Bradenton
9022 Heritage Sound Dr, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34212
3 beds
2 baths
$11,000
House for rent
Available Dec 1
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
5d+ ago
Lakewood Ranch house for rent in Sarasota-Bradenton
4735 Cabreo Ct, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34211
3 beds
3.5 baths
$9,000
House for rent
1d ago
7236 Orchid Island Pl, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34202
3 beds
3 baths
$8,750
House for rent
Available Jul 9
1h ago
Verified
1450 Pine Warbler Pl, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,719–$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,575
$2,475
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 18
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,345
$2,260
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 7
11h ago
Verified
6503 Rock Bridge Ln, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34222
3 beds
2 baths
$2,399
$2,216
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 30
1h ago
Verified
1450 Pine Warbler Pl, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,719–$2,900
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,575
$2,475
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 18
2d ago
Verified
309 Beacon Harbour Loop, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34212
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,340
$2,210
Price drop
House for rent
Available May 28
3d ago
Verified
2314 125th Dr E, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34219
3 beds
2 baths
$2,585
$2,360
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 17
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,575
$2,475
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 18
5d+ ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$2,345
$2,260
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 7
11h ago
Verified
6503 Rock Bridge Ln, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34222
3 beds
2 baths
$2,399
$2,216
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 30
2d ago
Verified
4922 Mission Park Ln, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34211
3 beds
2 baths
$3,049
$2,825
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 23
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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 $2,800 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sarasota Bradenton?
Average rent prices in Sarasota Bradenton have increased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Sarasota Bradenton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sarasota Bradenton is 44% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $850 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sarasota Bradenton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sarasota Bradenton are Artisan Lakes ($2,100/mo), Heritage Harbour ($2,295/mo), and Villagewalk ($2,400/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 $112,000/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).