Sarasota, FL Rental Market Trends

Last updated: May 14, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Sarasota?

Oakwood Manor $1,482/month

Park East $1,690/month

Ramblewood $1,753/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of /month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Sarasota?

Lakewood Ranch $2,350/month

Rosemary District $2,604/month

Five Points $3,368/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Sarasota, FL By Neighborhood

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Sarasota | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Neighborhood
vs.

Rent in Five Points is 43% higher than in Lakewood Ranch

$3,368

Average Rent $3,368
$2,350

Average Rent $2,350

How Sarasota Compares to Other Cities

City Average Rent
Jacksonville $1,504
Cape Coral $1,708
Miami $2,770
Kissimmee $1,804
Tampa $2,010
Orlando $1,792
Fort Myers $1,727
North Port $1,687
Lakeland $1,520
Port St. Lucie $2,125
St. Petersburg $2,026
Pinellas Park, FL $1,844
Englewood, FL $1,650
Seminole, FL $1,835
Sarasota n/a

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Sarasota apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.