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Average Rent in Sarasota 34243 & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Sarasota 34243, Sarasota, FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$2,039/mo
Lowest Available
$1,756/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
10
available now
Price Cuts This Week in Sarasota 34243
16 listed units across 2 buildings offering 2 bed units in Sarasota 34243 dropped their asking rent in the past 7 days, an average cut of $88/mo. These are the largest cuts, tracked unit by unit with daily price checks.
| Apartment | Unit | Last Week | Now | Cut |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Point at Bella Grove | Unit 5-105, C1 | $2,494 | $2,318 | $176 |
| The Point at Bella Grove | Unit 4-202, B1 | $1,845 | $1,726 | $119 |
| The Point at Bella Grove | Unit 5-305, B1 | $1,840 | $1,721 | $119 |
| The Point at Bella Grove | Unit 6-310, A2 | $1,678 | $1,572 | $106 |
| The Point at Bella Grove | Unit 6-301, B1 | $1,895 | $1,790 | $105 |
| The Point at Bella Grove | Unit 1-103, A2 | $1,648 | $1,544 | $104 |
| The Point at Bella Grove | Unit 2-303, A2 | $1,623 | $1,519 | $104 |
| The Point at Bella Grove | Unit 3-212, A2 | $1,613 | $1,509 | $104 |
Sarasota 34243 vs Sarasota, FL Average
Sarasota 34243 is cheaper the Sarasota, FL average by $1,336/mo (40%). The citywide average is $3,375/mo across all neighborhoods.
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Sarasota 34243?
As of July 2026, the average rent in Sarasota 34243 is $2,039 per month across 3 apartment communities and 10 available units.
The most affordable option is The Point at Bella Grove starting at $1,756/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $2,039/mo.
Prices range from $1,756 to $2,475 per month. The most common price point is the $1,600 range, where 3 units are currently listed.
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Sarasota 34243
Rent Prices by Apartment in Sarasota 34243
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Point at Bella Grove | $1,756/mo | $1,781/mo | 4 | 4.6 |
| The Loop at 2800 | $1,970/mo | $2,034/mo | 3 | 4.6 |
| Tapestry University Park | $2,255/mo | $2,388/mo | 3 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Sarasota 34243
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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
$82,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $2,039/mo.
Comfortable income
$98,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,756/mo), you need to earn at least $70,000/year.
Median household income in Sarasota 34243 is $70,065 , about 28% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Sarasota 34243
Overall prices in Sarasota 34243 runs above the national average by about 4% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 104.2, 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 Sarasota 34243's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $2,039 |
| Utilities | $592 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $1,412 |
| Healthcare | $689 |
| Other goods and services | $1,102 |
| Estimated total | $6,355/mo |
Population
56,218
Median household income
$70,065
Census median rent
$1,514/mo
Rent as % of income
33.9%
Median age
49.3
Mean commute
21 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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