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Average Rent in Sarasota, FL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 8 apartment communities in Sarasota, FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$3,142/mo
▲ +86.8% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,349/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
8
tracked daily
Units Listed
69
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Sarasota, FL
Compare average rent across Sarasota, FL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Gate | $3,995 | $1,875 | 2 | 106 |
| Sarasota 34232 | $2,621 | $2,156 | 1 | 16 |
| Sarasota 34243 | $1,884 | $1,655 | 2 | 17 |
| Sarasota 34233 | $1,879 | $1,590 | 1 | 14 |
| Sarasota 34235 | $1,688 | $850 | 1 | 4 |
| Newtown | $1,583 | $1,349 | 1 | 3 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Sarasota, FL?
As of June 2026, the average rent in Sarasota, FL is $3,142 per month across 8 apartment communities and 69 available units. Rents have increased $1,598 (86.8%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is North Washington Apartments starting at $1,349/mo. By unit type, a 2-bedroom averages $3,142/mo.
Prices range from $1,349 to $6,000 per month. The most common price point is the $3,600 range, where 13 units are currently listed.
Sarasota, FL Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Sarasota, FL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Sarasota, FL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Washington Apartments | $1,349/mo | $1,437/mo | 2 | 4.2 |
| The Point at Bella Grove | $1,814/mo | $1,841/mo | 7 | 4.6 |
| Marigot Bay Apartments | $1,945/mo | $1,977/mo | 5 | 4.6 |
| The Loop at 2800 | $2,061/mo | $2,093/mo | 2 | 4.6 |
| Anmark Properties Llc | $2,300/mo | $2,300/mo | 1 | 4 |
| BOLD Lofts | $2,375/mo | $3,171/mo | 7 | 4.5 |
| Arietta | $2,461/mo | $2,762/mo | 6 | 4.7 |
Google Search Trends for Sarasota, FL Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Sarasota, 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
$126,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $3,142/mo.
Comfortable income
$151,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,349/mo), you need to earn at least $54,000/year.
Median household income in Sarasota, FL is $70,065 , about 54% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Sarasota, FL
Overall prices in Sarasota, FL 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, FL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $3,142 |
| Utilities | $592 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $1,412 |
| Healthcare | $689 |
| Other goods and services | $1,102 |
| Estimated total | $7,458/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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