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Average Rent in Sanford, FL

10 apartment buildings, 307 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.

Avg Rent

$1,987/mo

market average

Cheapest

$887/mo

Georgia Arms Apartments

Properties

10

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Units

307

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Rent Price Breakdown

Compare pricing across all 10 properties in Sanford, FL.

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Sanford, FL Rent Prices

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Sanford, FL Average Rent Prices 2026

The average rent in Sanford, FL is $1,987 per month, based on 307 units across 10 apartment communities. Prices range from $887 at Georgia Arms Apartments to $1,796 at Northhaven.

Average Rent by Bedroom Type

Type Avg Rent Starting From Units
Studio $1,449/mo $1,299/mo 3
1 Bed $1,776/mo $887/mo 157
2 Bed $2,116/mo $1,040/mo 120
3 Bed $2,696/mo $2,329/mo 27

Every price is a real asking rent, 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 $1,776/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,116/mo. At the local median household income of $62,877, that works out to 38% 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 33% 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

$79,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,987/mo.

Comfortable income

$95,000/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 34% 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) $1,987
Utilities $521
Groceries $520
Transportation $1,242
Healthcare $606
Other goods and services $969
Estimated total $5,845/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 $3,321 +67% 28
Orlando, FL $2,095 +5% 23
Tampa, FL $2,919 +47% 22
Jacksonville, FL $1,679 -16% 22
Fort Lauderdale, FL $3,302 +66% 15
Kissimmee, FL $2,061 +4% 14

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Sanford, FL?

The average rent in Sanford, FL is $1,987 per month, based on 307 units across 10 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.

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 $1,776/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $887/mo across 157 units tracked.

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

2-bedroom apartments in Sanford, FL average $2,116/mo. Units start from $1,040/mo across 120 units currently listed.

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