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Average Rent in Sanford, FL

13 apartment buildings, 380 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.

Avg Rent

$2,071/mo

median $1,966

+0.9% vs last month

Cheapest

$887/mo

Georgia Arms Apartments

Properties

13

tracked daily

Units

380

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 13 properties in Sanford, FL.

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$1,850
Average rent today
Average rent trend in Sanford, FL $1,650$1,733$1,817$1,900 Jun 11Jun 25Jul 16Jul 30Aug 13

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Sanford, FL Rent Prices

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Sanford, FL neighborhoods

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Sanford, FL Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Sanford, FL is $2,071 per month, based on 380 units across 13 apartment communities. Prices range from $887 at Georgia Arms Apartments to $3,355 at Skymor Sanford.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
1 Bed $1,714/mo $887/mo 167
2 Bed $2,087/mo $1,490/mo 123
3 Bed $2,711/mo $2,102/mo 90

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Market Context

Who rents in Sanford, FL, and what they pay

Tracked one-bedroom rent in Sanford, FL averages $1,714/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,087/mo. At the local median household income of $62,877, that works out to 40% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Sanford, FL at $1,496/mo. The current tracked market average runs 38% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Sanford, FL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sanford, FL?

Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Minimum to afford average rent

$83,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,071/mo.

Comfortable income

$99,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($887/mo), you need to earn at least $35,000/year.

Median household income in Sanford, FL is $62,877 , about 37% below the comfortable-living threshold.

Cost of living in Sanford, FL

Overall prices in Sanford, FL runs above the national average by about 2% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 101.6, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Sanford, FL's regional price parities.

Category Monthly estimate
Rent (market average) $2,071
Utilities $521
Groceries $520
Transportation $1,242
Healthcare $606
Other goods and services $969
Estimated total $5,929/mo

Population

62,292

Median household income

$62,877

Census median rent

$1,496/mo

Rent as % of income

37.0%

Median age

36.8

Mean commute

25 min

Methodology

Rent data

Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.

Cost of living

Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.

Salary to live comfortably

Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.

Demographic figures

Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.

Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.

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Nearby cities in Florida

How Sanford, FL rent compares to other markets in the state.

City Avg Rent vs Sanford, FL 30-Day Change Properties
Miami, FL $3,214 +55% -1.2% 36
Tampa, FL $2,868 +38% -1.8% 27
Orlando, FL $2,134 +3% +1.1% 25
Jacksonville, FL $1,751 -15% +1.1% 22
Apopka, FL $1,904 -8% +10.5% 19
Bradenton, FL $1,694 -18% -2% 17

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sanford, FL?

The average rent in Sanford, FL is $2,071 per month, based on 380 units across 13 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

What is the median rent in Sanford, FL?

The median asking rent in Sanford, FL is $1,966 per month, computed from 380 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $2,071/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.

What is the cheapest apartment rent in Sanford, FL?

The lowest available rent in Sanford, FL starts at $887 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Sanford, FL?

1-bedroom apartments in Sanford, FL average $1,714/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $887/mo across 167 units tracked.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Sanford, FL?

2-bedroom apartments in Sanford, FL average $2,087/mo. Units start from $1,490/mo across 123 units currently listed.

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