Last updated on September 16, 2026

Average rent in
Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL

Median rent

Median rent in Lakewood Ranch

$2,870/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lakewood Ranch is $2,870 per month as of September 2026. This is 51% above the national average rent, or $970 more per month.

$1.72

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lakewood Ranch

120

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lakewood Ranch rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL

Average rent prices in Lakewood Ranch have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL

Rent prices in Lakewood Ranch vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lakewood Ranch is $2,373, whereas a house costs $2,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Lakewood Ranch run $2,014 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,449.

Listings

1 bedroom

$2,058

3%

20%

2 bedroom

$2,800

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$2,745

3%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,950

7%

16%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,058

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

20%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,745

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

16%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lakewood Ranch, 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 Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota Bradenton, FL compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Lakewood Ranch and Oneco by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lakewood Ranch

Median rent price$2,870
increased by51%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,625
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota Bradenton, FL is 77% higher than the median rent in Oneco, Bayshore Gardens, FL.

Discover rentals in Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL

14527 Lilac Sky Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lakewood Ranch townhouse for rent in Sarasota-Bradenton

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,145

$2,000

Price drop

16532 Bergamo Pl - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Lakewood Ranch townhouse for rent in Sarasota-Bradenton

Residential Lease, BRADENTON, FL

16532 Bergamo Pl, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL 34211

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,200

$2,100

Price drop

14273 Crimson Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lakewood Ranch townhouse for rent in Sarasota-Bradenton

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,145

14060 Lilac Sky Ter - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lakewood Ranch townhouse for rent in Sarasota-Bradenton

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Frequently asked questions for Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota-Bradenton, FL

Quick answers to common questions about the Lakewood Ranch rental market.

How much is rent in Lakewood Ranch?

The average rent in Lakewood Ranch is $2,870 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lakewood Ranch?

Average rent prices in Lakewood Ranch have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Lakewood Ranch rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lakewood Ranch is 51% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $970 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lakewood Ranch?

To comfortably afford rent in Lakewood Ranch, you'd need to earn approximately $115,000/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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