Average Rent in Sarasota, FL
8 apartment buildings, 56 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$2,153/mo
Cheapest
$850/mo
Properties
8
Units
56
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Sarasota, FL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Sarasota, FL Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Anmark Properties Llc
2915 Parandor Pl, Sarasota, FL 34235, USA
Marigot Bay Apartments
4001 N Taggart Cay, Sarasota, FL 34233, USA
The Point at Bella Grove
8310 Bella Grove Cir, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA
BOLD Lofts
1659 2nd St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
Casa Santa Marta 1
1576 8th St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
CitySide
700 Cocoanut Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
North Washington Apartments
1877 19th St, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anmark Properties Llc 2915 Parandor Pl, Sarasota, FL 34235, USA | $850 | $1,688 | $2.00 | 4 (4) | 4 |
| 2 | Marigot Bay Apartments 4001 N Taggart Cay, Sarasota, FL 34233, USA | $1,565 | $1,853 | $1.60 | 4.6 (170) | 25 |
| 3 | The Point at Bella Grove 8310 Bella Grove Cir, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA | $1,692 | $1,859 | $2.16 | 4.6 (427) | 11 |
| 4 | BOLD Lofts 1659 2nd St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA | $1,970 | $2,940 | $2.71 | 4.5 (64) | 16 |
| 5 | Casa Santa Marta 1 1576 8th St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA | -- | -- | -- | 5 (2) | 0 |
| 6 | CitySide 700 Cocoanut Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.9 (136) | 0 |
| 7 | North Washington Apartments 1877 19th St, Sarasota, FL 34234, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.2 (60) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Anmark Properties Llc
4 (4)2915 Parandor Pl, Sarasota, FL 34235, USA
Marigot Bay Apartments
4.6 (170)4001 N Taggart Cay, Sarasota, FL 34233, USA
The Point at Bella Grove
4.6 (427)8310 Bella Grove Cir, Sarasota, FL 34243, USA
BOLD Lofts
4.5 (64)1659 2nd St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
Casa Santa Marta 1
5 (2)1576 8th St, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
CitySide
4.9 (136)700 Cocoanut Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236, USA
Sarasota, FL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Sarasota, FL is $2,153 per month, based on 56 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $850 at Anmark Properties Llc to $1,970 at BOLD Lofts.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,410/mo | $850/mo | 2 |
| 1 Bed | $1,692/mo | $1,000/mo | 16 |
| 2 Bed | $2,225/mo | $1,655/mo | 30 |
| 3 Bed | $2,811/mo | $2,285/mo | 6 |
| 4 Bed | $3,525/mo | $2,600/mo | 2 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Sarasota, FL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Sarasota, FL averages $1,692/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $2,225/mo. At the local median household income of $70,065, that works out to 37% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Sarasota, FL at $1,514/mo. The current tracked market average runs 42% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Sarasota, FL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Sarasota, FL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$86,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $2,153/mo.
Comfortable income
$103,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($850/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Median household income in Sarasota, FL is $70,065 , about 32% 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) | $2,153 |
| Utilities | $592 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $1,412 |
| Healthcare | $689 |
| Other goods and services | $1,102 |
| Estimated total | $6,469/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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Nearby cities in Florida
How Sarasota, FL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Sarasota, FL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | $3,097 | +44% | 30 |
| Tampa, FL | $2,835 | +32% | 26 |
| Orlando, FL | $2,087 | -3% | 22 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $1,687 | -22% | 21 |
| Pembroke Pines, FL | $2,674 | +24% | 18 |
| Port ST Lucie, FL | $2,221 | +3% | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sarasota, FL?
The average rent in Sarasota, FL is $2,153 per month, based on 56 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Sarasota, FL?
The lowest available rent in Sarasota, FL starts at $850 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Sarasota, FL?
1-bedroom apartments in Sarasota, FL average $1,692/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,000/mo across 16 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Sarasota, FL?
2-bedroom apartments in Sarasota, FL average $2,225/mo. Units start from $1,655/mo across 30 units currently listed.
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