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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
$1,612/mo
▲ +0.7% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,465/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
7
tracked daily
Units Listed
47
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 | $1,978 | $1,607 | 1 | 12 |
| Sanford 32771 | $1,777 | $1,359 | 6 | 100 |
| Sanford 32746 | $1,740 | $1,512 | 1 | 17 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Sanford, FL?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Sanford, FL is $1,612 per month across 7 apartment communities and 47 available units. Rents have increased $12 (0.7%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is Vue on Lake Monroe starting at $1,465/mo. By unit type, a 1-bedroom averages $1,612/mo.
Prices range from $1,465 to $1,823 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 27 units are currently listed.
Sanford, FL Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Sanford, FL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Sanford, FL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vue on Lake Monroe | $1,465/mo | $1,541/mo | 7 | 4.4 |
| Westlake Apartment Homes | $1,476/mo | $1,646/mo | 13 | 4.2 |
| The Henry | Luxury Apartment Homes | $1,507/mo | $1,569/mo | 9 | 4.2 |
| Station House at Lake Mary | $1,512/mo | $1,559/mo | 7 | 4.2 |
| Afton Palms | $1,575/mo | $1,705/mo | 9 | 4.5 |
| Story Sanford | $1,578/mo | $1,578/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
| Integra 289 Exchange | $1,607/mo | $1,607/mo | 1 | 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 $1,612/mo.
Comfortable income
$77,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,465/mo), you need to earn at least $59,000/year.
Median household income in Sanford, FL is $62,877 , about 19% 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) | $1,612 |
| Utilities | $521 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $1,242 |
| Healthcare | $606 |
| Other goods and services | $969 |
| Estimated total | $5,470/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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