Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Average rent in
Sarasota, FL

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sarasota, FL is $2,395. This is +26%, or $495, higher than the national average.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,395

decreased by6%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

1,058

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Sarasota, FL is $2,395. This is +26%, or $495, higher than the national average.

$1.75

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

10%
61%
16%
5%
8%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

58%
42%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Sarasota, FL

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Sarasota, FL have increased by 2% in the last month and have decreased by 6% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Sarasota, FL

The monthly rent for an apartment in Sarasota, FL is $1,799. A 1-bedroom apartment in Sarasota, FL costs about $1,588 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,750. Houses for rent in Sarasota, FL are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,700.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,650

1%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,199

1%

13%

3 bedroom

$2,600

1%

8%

4 bedroom

$3,797

1%

19%

Studio

$1,495

16%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,495

Last 30 days

16%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,199

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

13%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,600

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,797

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Sarasota, 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.

Compare rent prices in Sarasota, FL to other cities

Median rent prices in Sarasota, FL for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Bayshore Gardens, FL.

Sarasota

Median rent price$2,395
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by16%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Sarasota, FL is 50% higher than the median rent in Bayshore Gardens, FL.

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Cost of living in
Sarasota, FL

The overall cost of living in Sarasota, FL is 5% higher than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

4% lower

Groceries

7% higher

Health

3% higher

Housing

14% higher

Transportation

3% higher

Utilities

5% higher

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