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Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Sarasota, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Sarasota rent stands today
Sarasota, FL rent rose 4.4% year over year, with a current median of $2,505/month. Renters today are paying $678 more per month on average than last year, despite a 3.1% month-over-month decline from the recent peak in May 2026.
Compared to national trends
Sarasota runs roughly 1.3× the $1,930/month national median, placing it in the pricier tier of Florida metros with 718 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
Studios in Sarasota rent for $1,575/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,695/month, and 2-bedrooms for $2,400/month, with 3-bedrooms at $2,697/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $4,100/month. Houses command a median of $3,000/month while apartments sit at $1,864/month, reflecting the city's inventory where houses make up over half the rentals.
Neighborhood spotlight
South Poinsettia rents fell 79.0% year over year to $2,630/month across 14 rentals. This decline contrasts with the citywide 4.4% rent increase and shows a localized cooldown in this neighborhood.
Median rent
Median rent in Sarasota
$2,505/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Sarasota is $2,505 per month as of July 2026. This is 30% above the national average rent, or $575 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sarasota
718
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sarasota rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sarasota, FL
Average rent prices in Sarasota have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased 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
Sarasota, FL
Rent prices in Sarasota vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Sarasota is $1,864, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Sarasota run $1,580 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,051.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,575 |  9% | 96% | |
1 bedroom | $1,695 | 1% | 30% | |
2 bedroom | $2,400 | No Change | 41% | |
3 bedroom | $2,697 | No Change | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $4,100 | 5% | 25% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alta Vista | $4,500 | |
Arlington Park | $2,650 | |
Bayou Oaks | $1,625 | |
Central Cocoanut | $2,775 | |
Laurel Park | $2,800 | |
Lido Key | $5,600 | |
Main Street Merchants | $4,250 | |
Paver Park Estates | $1,925 | |
Rosemary District | $3,075 | |
St Armands | $3,245 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,864 | 4% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,400 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,000 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $938 | 6% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
96%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,695
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
30%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
41%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,697
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
25%
Lido Key
Average rent
$5,600
Rosemary District
Average rent
$3,075
Bayou Oaks
Average rent
$1,625
Arlington Park
Average rent
$2,650
Main Street Merchants
Average rent
$4,250
Central Cocoanut
Average rent
$2,775
Laurel Park
Average rent
$2,800
St Armands
Average rent
$3,245
Alta Vista
Average rent
$4,500
Paver Park Estates
Average rent
$1,925
Apartments
Average rent
$1,864
Last 30 days
4%
Condos
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$938
Last 30 days
6%
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.
How does rent in Sarasota, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Sarasota and Bayshore Gardens by all bedroom counts and property types.
Sarasota
30%higher than the national median
17%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sarasota, FL is 57% higher than the median rent in Bayshore Gardens, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,600
10%$2,237
3%$1,795
7%$7,675
5%$1,950
6%$2,200
10%$2,597
4%$2,795
3%$7,600
55%$1,625
3%$2,507
24%$2,500
4%Cost of living in Sarasota, FL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 4% lower |
| Groceries | 7% higher |
| Health | 5% higher |
| Housing | 13% higher |
| Transportation | 2% higher |
| Utilities | 2% higher |
Discover rentals in Sarasota, FL
3d ago
3801 Clover Ln, Sarasota, FL 34233
1 bed
0 baths
$200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Bayou Oaks apartment for rent in Sarasota
3355 Central Ave #5B, Sarasota, FL 34234
1 bed
1.5 baths
$645
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Bayou Oaks condo for rent in Sarasota
3355 Central Ave #5C, Sarasota, FL 34234
1 bed
1.5 baths
$645
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Alta Vista house for rent in Sarasota
2380 Bay St, Sarasota, FL 34237
1 bed
1 bath
$800
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Sarasota
4 beds
4.5 baths
$65,000
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sarasota
6020 Midnight Pass Rd #26, Sarasota, FL 34242
2 beds
2 baths
$27,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sarasota
1257 Tree Bay Ln, Sarasota, FL 34242
4 beds
3.5 baths
$20,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sarasota
1001 Point Of Rocks Rd #212, Sarasota, FL 34242
2 beds
2 baths
$18,900
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4623 Tri Par Dr, Sarasota, FL 34234
2 beds
1 bath
$1,514
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
11h ago
Verified
12501 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34238
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,574–$2,435
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7901 Celestial Cir, Sarasota, FL 34241
3 beds
2 baths
$2,675–$3,300
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
1415 2nd St, Sarasota, FL 34236
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,466–$13,268
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
1d ago
Verified
419 N Briggs Ave, Sarasota, FL 34237
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,438–$1,728
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
3201 Huntington Place Dr, Sarasota, FL 34237
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,460–$2,835
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4623 Tri Par Dr, Sarasota, FL 34234
2 beds
1 bath
$1,514
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
2d ago
Verified
7901 Celestial Cir, Sarasota, FL 34241
3 beds
2 baths
$2,675–$3,300
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
4623 Tri Par Dr, Sarasota, FL 34234
2 beds
1 bath
$1,514
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
2d ago
Verified
7901 Celestial Cir, Sarasota, FL 34241
3 beds
2 baths
$2,675–$3,300
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
5010 Central Sarasota Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34238
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,488–$2,461
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 30
1d ago
Verified
3201 Huntington Place Dr, Sarasota, FL 34237
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,460–$2,835
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Sarasota, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the Sarasota rental market.
How much is rent in Sarasota?
The average rent in Sarasota is $2,505 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sarasota?
Average rent prices in Sarasota have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 4% since last year.
How does Sarasota rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sarasota is 30% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $575 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sarasota?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sarasota are Bayou Oaks ($1,625/mo), Paver Park Estates ($1,925/mo), and Arlington Park ($2,650/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sarasota?
To comfortably afford rent in Sarasota, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Sarasota?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Sarasota average around $1,790/month and two-bedrooms run approximately $2,580/month across all property types.
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).