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Last updated on August 24, 2026
Average rent in
Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 24, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Sarasota Bradenton, FL rent slipped 5.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,745/month. Renters today are paying $80 less per month on average than last year, continuing a downward trend from the peak of $3,000/month in April 2025.
Compared to national trends
Sarasota Bradenton runs roughly 1.4× the $1,925/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros. The market offers 267 total rentals, with a mix of houses and condos dominating inventory.
Price ranges
One-bedroom units rent around $1,996/month, two-bedrooms at $2,500/month, three-bedrooms at $2,745/month, and four-plus bedrooms at $3,500/month. Houses command a median of $2,800/month while apartments are lower at $2,031/month, reflecting the area's housing composition.
Neighborhood spotlight
Villagewalk rents rose 21.7% year over year to $3,650/month, East Venice Farms increased 32.0% to $3,300/month, and Gulf Coast Groves climbed 23.3% to $3,200/month. These gains contrast with the citywide decline and show pockets of strong demand.
Median rent
Median rent in Sarasota Bradenton
$2,745/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Sarasota Bradenton is $2,745 per month as of August 2026. This is 43% above the national average rent, or $820 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sarasota Bradenton
267
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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 $2,031, whereas a house costs $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Sarasota Bradenton run $1,996 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,397.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,996 | 6% |  43% | |
2 bedroom | $2,500 | 9% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,745 | 3% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $3,500 | 6% | 7% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Artisan Lakes | $2,100 | |
Covered Bridge Estates | $2,100 | |
Greyhawk Landing | $2,695 | |
Heritage Harbour | $2,400 | |
Heritage Oaks | $2,900 | |
Lakewood | $2,832 | |
Lakewood Ranch | $2,900 | |
Parrish | $2,500 | |
Tara | $2,525 | |
Villagewalk | $3,650 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,031 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,700 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,800 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,047 | - | - |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,996
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
43%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,745
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
7%
Lakewood Ranch
Average rent
$2,900
Heritage Harbour
Average rent
$2,400
Lakewood
Average rent
$2,832
Artisan Lakes
Average rent
$2,100
Tara
Average rent
$2,525
Heritage Oaks
Average rent
$2,900
Villagewalk
Average rent
$3,650
Covered Bridge Estates
Average rent
$2,100
Greyhawk Landing
Average rent
$2,695
Parrish
Average rent
$2,500
Apartments
Average rent
$2,031
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,047
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
43%higher than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sarasota Bradenton, FL is 72% higher than the median rent in Bayshore Gardens, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,600
5%$2,157
3%$1,795
$7,350
4%$4,650
4%$2,209
9%$2,500
3%$1,520
10%$2,500
22%$7,759
13%$1,600
2%$2,325
2%Discover rentals in Sarasota-Bradenton, FL
5h ago
6510 Anchor Loop, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34212
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,480–$3,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Tallevast apartment for rent in Sarasota-Bradenton
1511 Suponic Ave #B, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34243
2 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 21
5d+ ago
Heritage Harbour condo for rent in Sarasota-Bradenton
8105 Grand Estuary Trl #404, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34212
2 beds
2 baths
$1,699
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Heritage Harbour condo for rent in Sarasota-Bradenton
7225 River Hammock Dr #202, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34212
2 beds
2 baths
$1,749
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Lakewood Ranch house for rent in Sarasota-Bradenton
5528 Arnie Loop, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34211
4 beds
3 baths
$10,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Lakewood Ranch house for rent in Sarasota-Bradenton
4216 Pond Brook Ct #1, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34211
4 beds
3 baths
$9,000
House for rent
Available Aug 8
4d ago
7236 Orchid Island Pl, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34202
3 beds
3 baths
$8,750
House for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
Lakewood Ranch house for rent in Sarasota-Bradenton
15716 Barefoot Beach Dr, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34211
3 beds
3 baths
$7,500
House for rent
3h ago
Verified
1450 Pine Warbler Pl, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,699–$2,920
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,730
$2,535
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
Verified
12567 23rd St E, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34219
3 beds
2 baths
$2,745
$2,420
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 24
3d ago
Verified
5993 Willows Bridge Loop, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34222
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,565
House for rent
Available Jul 23
3h ago
Verified
1450 Pine Warbler Pl, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,699–$2,920
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,730
$2,535
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 1
3d ago
Verified
5993 Willows Bridge Loop, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34222
4 beds
3.5 baths
$2,565
House for rent
Available Jul 23
5d+ ago
Verified
6506 Blue Grosbeak Cir, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34202
3 beds
2 baths
$2,695
House for rent
Available Aug 25
3h ago
Verified
1450 Pine Warbler Pl, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34240
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,699–$2,920
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,730
$2,535
Price drop
House for rent
Available Oct 1
2d ago
Verified
12567 23rd St E, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34219
3 beds
2 baths
$2,745
$2,420
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 24
4d ago
Verified
6503 Rock Bridge Ln, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34222
3 beds
2 baths
$2,340
$2,225
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 30
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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 $2,745 per month as of August 22, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sarasota Bradenton?
Average rent prices in Sarasota Bradenton have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Sarasota Bradenton rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sarasota Bradenton is 43% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $820 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sarasota Bradenton?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sarasota Bradenton are Artisan Lakes ($2,100/mo), Covered Bridge Estates ($2,100/mo), and Heritage Harbour ($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 $110,000/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?
October is the best time to apartment hunt in Sarasota-Bradenton, with rents running about 9% lower than March 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).