Sanibel, FL rental market

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Last updated September 25, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Sanibel, FL is $5,500.

Average rent

$5,500

Month-over-month change

-$390

Year-over-year change

-$6,500

Available rentals

23

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,960 to $25,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,9001
$2,1001
$2,2002
$2,3001
$2,4001
$2,8001
$2,9001
$3,3001
$3,5001
$3,6001
$3,7001
$3,9001
$4,4001
$4,5001
$5,000+13

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $6,500 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$12,500$8,250
Feb$10,500$7,500
Mar$8,500$7,500
Apr$8,000$4,500
May$4,000$5,000
Jun$3,550$4,000
Jul$3,500$5,000
Aug$4,500$5,800
Sep$7,498$5,500
Oct$10,000No data
Nov$12,000No data
Dec$8,000No data

Market temperature

The Sanibel, FL rental market temperature is HOT. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

hot

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Sanibel, FL is 168% higher than the national average.

Sanibel, FLvs.

$5,500

$2,050

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Sanibel, FL?

The average rent in Sanibel, FL is $5,500.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Sanibel, FL?

Houses in Sanibel, FL rent between $1,960 - $25,000 with an average rent of $5,500.

3. How has the rent in Sanibel, FL changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Sanibel, FL decreased by $6,500

4. How much has the rent in Sanibel, FL increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Sanibel, FL decreased by $390

5. How many available rentals are there in Sanibel, FL?

There are currently 23 rentals available in Sanibel, FL.

6. How do rent prices in Sanibel, FL compare with the national average?

The average rent in Sanibel, FL is $5,500 — 168.29% higher the national average of $2,050.