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Houses for Rent in Sarasota, FL

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Houses for Rent in Sarasota, FL. 19 Rentals Available
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    4036 Waikiki Dr, Sarasota, FL 34241
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    4546 BARTON DR, SARASOTA, FL 34232
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    5931 Olive Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231
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    5129 Island Date St, Sarasota, FL 34232
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    3937 Prado Dr, Sarasota, FL 34235
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    4908 Live Oak Dr, Sarasota, FL 34232
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    7389 S LEEWYNN DR, SARASOTA, FL 34240
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    1161 S BRINK AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34237
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    4511 GROVELAND AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34231
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    2426 Stratford Dr, Sarasota, FL 34232
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    2731 Grand Cayman St, Sarasota, FL 34231
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    1479 Count Nicholas Ct, Sarasota, FL 34232
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    3912 MIDDLESEX, SARASOTA, FL 34241
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    3929 CHAUCER LN, SARASOTA, FL 34241
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    5150 MOELLER AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34233
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    3411 SPAINWOOD, SARASOTA, FL 34232
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    2520 CHILK, SARASOTA, FL 34234
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  • 3737 Mundy Ridge Drive, Sarasota, FL 34233
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Sarasota, FL rent trends

Average rent in Sarasota, FL

$1,996/mo Sarasota, FL average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Sarasota, FL is $1,996.

What's the typical rent budget in Sarasota, FL?

About 49% of apartment rents in Sarasota, FL range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,001-$2,500 represent 23% of apartments. Around 11% of Sarasota’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 1% of apartments are priced ≤ $1000. A share of 12% of apartment rentals in Sarasota are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. There are 4% of apartment rentals in Sarasota in the > $3,000 range.

The largest share of rentals in Sarasota, FL (49%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Getting around in Sarasota, FL

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Frequently asked questions

How many houses are available in Sarasota, FL on RentCafe?

There are 16 house rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Sarasota, FL were last updated on 19 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a rental house in Sarasota, FL?

The average Sarasota, FL rental house size is 1,460 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a house in Sarasota, FL?

Renting a house in Sarasota, FL comes with more space, both indoor and outdoor.

What are the downsides of renting a house apartment in Sarasota, FL?

Houses for rent in Sarasota, FL are usually located in non-central areas.

Look for houses for rent near me

Do you want a house with a backyard, a grill area, that offers you privacy and enough space for your family? RentCafe offers you the possibility to look for a house for rent near you, to find the one that best suits your family. Browsing through our listings, you can filter by size, price, pet policy, check out the location, to find the best house in your area. Whether you are looking to move to a particular neighborhood, or a specific ZIP code, may it be for its safety, beautiful buildings, or quiet atmosphere, you can find the rental house that your whole family will enjoy.

Your next home is out there, whether you are looking for a house for rent near you or anywhere in the U.S. Easily browse houses for rent with availability updated daily, and let's find the one that is perfect for you!

Renting a house in Sarasota, FL

Some people just don’t buy into the American dream of owning your own house and sacrificing flexibility. Also, a 30-year mortgage is not the most pleasant thought to wake up with every morning. We understand. But what if you need some extra storage space? What if you like a backyard where you could throw BBQ parties and the kids could play in a safe environment? Luckily, you can forget the dreaded mortgage. Renting a house is the answer. There are 19 homes for rent in Sarasota, FL. And it won’t necessarily cost an arm and a leg to rent the perfect home for your family.

A rental house offers flexibility

Your family situation will change throughout your life. Renting makes it possible to match the size of your home to your lifestyle and financial situation. Maybe it’s just you and your significant other at the moment sharing a charming downtown apartment. But there’s a chance that at some point in time, a third family member will show-up and suddenly that 1 bedroom apartment you were so happy with will become too small. You will realize that you’d much rather prefer the comfort of your own backyard, than all the excitement your current neighborhood provides, that you no longer have time to enjoy anyway. If you want to continue living comfortably, you may want to rent a 2 bedroom house. Or maybe your oldest son turned into a young man who’s going off to college soon. You’ll find yourself in a 4 bedroom house that is suddenly too big. You could downsize and rent a 3 bedroom home with a pool, in a much nicer area. The flexibility of renting makes it possible.

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