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Average Rent in Sanford FL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 7 apartment communities in Sanford FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,603/mo
Lowest Available
$1,461/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
50
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Sanford FL
Compare average rent across Sanford FL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debary Plantation | $1,929 | $1,604 | 1 | 14 |
| Sanford 32771 | $1,766 | $1,359 | 6 | 98 |
| Sanford 32746 | $1,703 | $1,507 | 1 | 20 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Sanford FL?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Sanford FL is $1,603 per month across 7 apartment communities and 50 available units.
The most affordable option is Westlake Apartment Homes starting at $1,461/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,603/mo.
Prices range from $1,461 to $1,823 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 30 units are currently listed.
Sanford FL Rent Price History
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Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Sanford FL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Sanford FL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westlake Apartment Homes | $1,461/mo | $1,628/mo | 13 | 4.2 |
| Vue on Lake Monroe | $1,465/mo | $1,541/mo | 7 | 4.4 |
| The Henry | Luxury Apartment Homes | $1,507/mo | $1,569/mo | 9 | 4.2 |
| Station House at Lake Mary | $1,507/mo | $1,558/mo | 11 | 4.2 |
| Story Sanford | $1,578/mo | $1,578/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
| Integra 289 Exchange | $1,604/mo | $1,604/mo | 1 | 4.5 |
| Afton Palms | $1,650/mo | $1,721/mo | 8 | 4.5 |
Google Search Trends for Sanford FL Apartments
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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
$64,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,603/mo.
Comfortable income
$77,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,461/mo), you need to earn at least $58,000/year.
Median household income in Sanford FL is $62,877 , about 18% 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) | $1,603 |
| Utilities | $521 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $1,242 |
| Healthcare | $606 |
| Other goods and services | $969 |
| Estimated total | $5,461/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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