Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Sarasota, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Sarasota, FL rent rose 2.1% year over year, with a current median of $2,450/month. Renters today are paying $477 more per month on average than last year, despite a slight month-to-month softening in rents.
Compared to national trends
Sarasota runs 28.9% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among metros with 862 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Sarasota rent for about $1,498/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,690/month, 2-bedrooms at $2,300/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $3,975/month. Houses command a median of $2,900/month while apartments sit at $1,906/month, reflecting distinct price tiers across property types.
Neighborhood spotlight
South Poinsettia rents fell 75.7% year over year to $2,795/month across 12 rentals, a sharp contrast to the citywide 2.1% rise. Lido Shores and Bird Key also saw large declines of 70.4% and 60.0%, respectively, showing localized cooldowns within Sarasota's broader market.
Median rent
Median rent in Sarasota
$2,450/mo
2%vs previous year
The average rent in Sarasota is $2,450 per month as of September 2026. This is 29% above the national average rent, or $550 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Sarasota
862
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Sarasota rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Sarasota, FL
Average rent prices in Sarasota have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% 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 $1,906, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Sarasota run $1,712 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,033.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,497 |  10% | 61% | |
1 bedroom | $1,689 | 2% | 24% | |
2 bedroom | $2,300 | 2% | 40% | |
3 bedroom | $2,549 | 1% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $3,975 | 5% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Alta Vista | $2,550 | |
Arlington Park | $2,500 | |
Bayou Oaks | $1,472 | |
Central Cocoanut | $1,895 | |
Gillespie Park | $2,140 | |
Golden Gate Point | $3,911 | |
Laurel Park | $2,426 | |
Lido Key | $5,000 | |
Main Street Merchants | $4,750 | |
Rosemary District | $2,910 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,906 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $2,200 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,900 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,195 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,497
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
61%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,689
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
24%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,300
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
40%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,549
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,975
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
14%
Arlington Park
Average rent
$2,500
Lido Key
Average rent
$5,000
Rosemary District
Average rent
$2,910
Bayou Oaks
Average rent
$1,472
Main Street Merchants
Average rent
$4,750
Central Cocoanut
Average rent
$1,895
Laurel Park
Average rent
$2,426
Alta Vista
Average rent
$2,550
Gillespie Park
Average rent
$2,140
Golden Gate Point
Average rent
$3,911
Apartments
Average rent
$1,906
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$2,200
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$1,195
Last 30 days
8%
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
29%higher than the national median
16%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Sarasota, FL is 53% higher than the median rent in Bayshore Gardens, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,600
5%$2,000
12%$1,709
4%$7,000
8%$1,925
$2,150
8%$2,500
2%$2,700
6%$8,154
28%$1,550
7%$2,500
26%$2,900
5%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
4d 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 #1D, Sarasota, FL 34234
1 bed
1.5 baths
$695
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sarasota
3270 Tyne Ln #C, Sarasota, FL 34232
1 bed
1 bath
$725
House for rent
Available Aug 23
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sarasota
1 bed
1 bath
$900
House for rent
Available Dec 8
5d+ ago
House for rent in Sarasota
6020 Midnight Pass Rd #26, Sarasota, FL 34242
2 beds
2 baths
$27,000
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
4 beds
3 baths
$21,644
$21,451
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Sarasota
3 beds
2.5 baths
$20,000
Condo 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
3d ago
Verified
4623 Tri Par Dr, Sarasota, FL 34234
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375–$1,390
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
1d ago
Verified
12501 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34238
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,582–$2,530
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7901 Celestial Cir, Sarasota, FL 34241
3 beds
2 baths
$2,395–$3,215
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5010 Central Sarasota Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34238
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$2,651
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
3d ago
Verified
4623 Tri Par Dr, Sarasota, FL 34234
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375–$1,390
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
2d ago
Verified
7901 Celestial Cir, Sarasota, FL 34241
3 beds
2 baths
$2,395–$3,215
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5010 Central Sarasota Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34238
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$2,651
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
7h ago
Verified
3516 Coronado Dr, Sarasota, FL 34231
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,405–$3,124
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
12501 Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34238
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,582–$2,530
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
7901 Celestial Cir, Sarasota, FL 34241
3 beds
2 baths
$2,395–$3,215
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
5010 Central Sarasota Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 34238
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,395–$2,651
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 14
1d ago
Verified
2562 10th St, Sarasota, FL 34237
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$1,963
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 $2,450 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Sarasota?
Average rent prices in Sarasota have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 2% since last year.
How does Sarasota rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Sarasota is 29% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $550 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Sarasota?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Sarasota are Bayou Oaks ($1,472/mo), Central Cocoanut ($1,895/mo), and Gillespie Park ($2,140/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Sarasota?
To comfortably afford rent in Sarasota, you'd need to earn approximately $98,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Sarasota?
Late summer through fall offers the best apartment hunting conditions in Sarasota, with August seeing the lowest rents and November and December being the least competitive months with lower demand.
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).