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Average Rent in Sanford, FL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 11 apartment communities in Sanford, FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,714/mo
▼ 3.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$887/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
11
tracked daily
Units Listed
167
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Sanford, FL
60 listed units across 4 buildings offering 1 bed units in Sanford, FL dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $98/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake's Edge Apartments | Unit 11 | $2,335 | $1,600 | $735 |
| The Henry | Luxury Apartment Homes | Unit 2-418, C1 | $2,481 | $2,300 | $181 |
| The Henry | Luxury Apartment Homes | Unit 3-117, C1 | $2,446 | $2,272 | $174 |
| The Henry | Luxury Apartment Homes | Unit 4-121, C1 | $2,446 | $2,272 | $174 |
| The Henry | Luxury Apartment Homes | Unit 4-321, C1 | $2,406 | $2,232 | $174 |
| Vue on Lake Monroe | Unit B311, A1 | $1,592 | $1,433 | $159 |
| Vue on Lake Monroe | Unit F313, A2 | $1,637 | $1,478 | $159 |
| Vue on Lake Monroe | Unit B108, A4 | $1,763 | $1,605 | $158 |
Rent by Neighborhood in Sanford, FL
Compare average rent across Sanford, FL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | 30d Change | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford 32773 | $2,700 | ▲ $764 | $887 | 3 | 62 |
| Sanford 32771 | $1,947 | ▲ $7 | $1,204 | 11 | 322 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Sanford, FL?
As of August 2026, the average rent in Sanford, FL is $1,714 per month across 11 apartment communities and 167 available units. Rents have decreased $70 (3.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Georgia Arms Apartments starting at $887/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,714/mo.
Prices range from $887 to $2,553 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 87 units are currently listed.
Sanford, FL Rent Price History
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| Month | Avg Rent | Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $1,680 | - | 7 |
| June 2026 | $1,748 | +$68 | 9 |
| July 2026 | $1,785 | +$37 | 10 |
| August 2026 | $1,824 | +$39 | 11 |
The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Sanford, FL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Sanford, FL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Arms Apartments | $887/mo | $896/mo | 2 | 4 |
| Westlake Apartment Homes | $1,188/mo | $1,351/mo | 22 | 4.2 |
| Topaz Riviera Apartment Homes | $1,299/mo | $1,302/mo | 6 | 3.8 |
| Onora Shores | $1,420/mo | $1,420/mo | 1 | 4.2 |
| Vue on Lake Monroe | $1,433/mo | $1,531/mo | 15 | 4.4 |
| The Henry | Luxury Apartment Homes | $1,527/mo | $1,671/mo | 11 | 4.2 |
| Afton Palms | $1,575/mo | $1,719/mo | 8 | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Sanford, FL
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$69,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,714/mo.
Comfortable income
$82,000/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 24% 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) | $1,714 |
| Utilities | $521 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $1,242 |
| Healthcare | $606 |
| Other goods and services | $969 |
| Estimated total | $5,572/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.
Google Search Trends for Sanford, FL Apartments
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