Average Rent in Sanford FL
8 apartment buildings, 132 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,774/mo
Cheapest
$1,359/mo
Properties
8
Units
132
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Sanford FL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Sanford FL Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Lofts at Eden
1840 Rinehart Rd, Sanford
Westlake Apartment Homes
1000 Cardinal Cove Cir, Sanford
Vue on Lake Monroe
800 Marbella Ln, Sanford
Station House at Lake Mary
188 E Crystal Lake Ave, Lake Mary
The Henry | Luxury Apartment Homes
2995 Railside Lp, Sanford
Story Sanford
4564 Foxtail Fern Wy, Sanford
Integra 289 Exchange
115 Integra Reserve Ln, DeBary
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lofts at Eden 1840 Rinehart Rd, Sanford | $1,359 | $1,505 | -- | 4 | 2 |
| 2 | Westlake Apartment Homes 1000 Cardinal Cove Cir, Sanford | $1,461 | $1,726 | $1.78 | 4.2 | 39 |
| 3 | Vue on Lake Monroe 800 Marbella Ln, Sanford | $1,465 | $1,693 | $2.18 | 4.4 | 17 |
| 4 | Station House at Lake Mary 188 E Crystal Lake Ave, Lake Mary | $1,507 | $1,703 | $1.88 | 4.2 | 20 |
| 5 | The Henry | Luxury Apartment Homes 2995 Railside Lp, Sanford | $1,507 | $1,814 | $2.00 | 4.2 | 16 |
| 6 | Story Sanford 4564 Foxtail Fern Wy, Sanford | $1,578 | $1,825 | $1.94 | 4.7 | 7 |
| 7 | Integra 289 Exchange 115 Integra Reserve Ln, DeBary | $1,604 | $1,929 | $1.68 | 4.5 | 14 |
Explore Each Property
Lofts at Eden
41840 Rinehart Rd, Sanford
Westlake Apartment Homes
4.21000 Cardinal Cove Cir, Sanford
Vue on Lake Monroe
4.4800 Marbella Ln, Sanford
Station House at Lake Mary
4.2188 E Crystal Lake Ave, Lake Mary
The Henry | Luxury Apartment Homes
4.22995 Railside Lp, Sanford
Story Sanford
4.74564 Foxtail Fern Wy, Sanford
Sanford FL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Sanford FL is $1,774 per month, based on 132 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,359 at Lofts at Eden to $1,650 at Afton Palms.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,775/mo | $1,359/mo | 8 |
| 1 Bed | $1,603/mo | $1,461/mo | 50 |
| 2 Bed | $1,827/mo | $1,567/mo | 64 |
| 3 Bed | $2,282/mo | $2,167/mo | 10 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Sanford FL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Sanford FL averages $1,603/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,827/mo. At the local median household income of $62,877, that works out to 34% 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 19% 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
$71,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,774/mo.
Comfortable income
$85,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,359/mo), you need to earn at least $54,000/year.
Median household income in Sanford FL is $62,877 , about 26% 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) | $1,774 |
| Utilities | $521 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $1,242 |
| Healthcare | $606 |
| Other goods and services | $969 |
| Estimated total | $5,632/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 | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | $3,120 | +76% | 30 |
| Tampa, FL | $2,801 | +58% | 26 |
| Orlando, FL | $2,085 | +18% | 22 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $1,695 | -4% | 21 |
| Pembroke Pines, FL | $2,654 | +50% | 18 |
| Port ST Lucie, FL | $2,248 | +27% | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sanford FL?
The average rent in Sanford FL is $1,774 per month, based on 132 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Sanford FL?
The lowest available rent in Sanford FL starts at $1,359 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Sanford FL?
1-bedroom apartments in Sanford FL average $1,603/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,461/mo across 50 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Sanford FL?
2-bedroom apartments in Sanford FL average $1,827/mo. Units start from $1,567/mo across 64 units currently listed.
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