Average Rent in Sanford, FL
13 apartment buildings, 380 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$887/mo
Georgia Arms Apartments
Properties
13
tracked daily
Units
380
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 13 properties in Sanford, FL.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Sanford, FL Rent Prices
All 13 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Georgia Arms Apartments
2600 Georgia Ave #1102, Sanford, FL 32773, USA
Westlake Apartment Homes
1000 Cardinal Cove Cir, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
Topaz Riviera Apartment Homes
401 W Seminole Blvd bldg j, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
Onora Shores
500 W Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773, USA
Vue on Lake Monroe
800 Marbella Ln, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
Sanford Landing Apartments
1800 W 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
The Henry | Luxury Apartment Homes
2995 Railside Lp, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Arms Apartments 2600 Georgia Ave #1102, Sanford, FL 32773, USA | $887 | $896 | $1.32 | 4 (12) | 2 |
| 2 | Westlake Apartment Homes 1000 Cardinal Cove Cir, Sanford, FL 32771, USA | $1,188 | $1,560 | $1.68 | 4.2 (717) | 43 |
| 3 | Topaz Riviera Apartment Homes 401 W Seminole Blvd bldg j, Sanford, FL 32771, USA | $1,299 | $1,538 | $1.85 | 3.8 (318) | 17 |
| 4 | Onora Shores 500 W Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773, USA | $1,420 | $1,560 | $2.00 | 4.2 (37) | 2 |
| 5 | Vue on Lake Monroe 800 Marbella Ln, Sanford, FL 32771, USA | $1,433 | $1,720 | $2.25 | 4.4 (140) | 28 |
| 6 | Sanford Landing Apartments 1800 W 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771, USA | $1,490 | $1,563 | $1.51 | 3.8 (198) | 3 |
| 7 | The Henry | Luxury Apartment Homes 2995 Railside Lp, Sanford, FL 32771, USA | $1,527 | $1,944 | $1.99 | 4.2 (175) | 23 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Georgia Arms Apartments
4 (12)2600 Georgia Ave #1102, Sanford, FL 32773, USA
Westlake Apartment Homes
4.2 (717)1000 Cardinal Cove Cir, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
Topaz Riviera Apartment Homes
3.8 (318)401 W Seminole Blvd bldg j, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
Onora Shores
4.2 (37)500 W Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773, USA
Vue on Lake Monroe
4.4 (140)800 Marbella Ln, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
Sanford Landing Apartments
3.8 (198)1800 W 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
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Sanford, FL neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 2 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
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 |
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 $1,714/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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