Sarasota, FL rental market

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Last updated August 23, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for apartments in Sarasota, FL is $1,893.

Average rent

$1,893

Month-over-month change

-$24

Year-over-year change

-$237

Available rentals

966

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for apartments is $675 to $20,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$6001
$9004
$1,0007
$1,1005
$1,20016
$1,30021
$1,40031
$1,50056
$1,60069
$1,700102
$1,800103
$1,900123
$2,00088
$2,10087
$2,20088
$2,30051
$2,40066
$2,50051
$2,60016
$2,70022
$2,80029
$2,90028
$3,00015
$3,1008
$3,20013
$3,30015
$3,40024
$3,50022
$3,6009
$3,70018
$3,80018
$3,90021
$4,00015
$4,1008
$4,20016
$4,30010
$4,40015
$4,50013
$4,6003
$4,7006
$4,8005
$4,90013
$5,000+75

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $237 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$1,854$2,125
Feb$1,951$2,026
Mar$1,878$2,081
Apr$2,241$2,027
May$2,252$1,991
Jun$2,150$2,194
Jul$2,148$1,986
Aug$2,108$1,899
Sep$2,083No data
Oct$2,100No data
Nov$2,130No data
Dec$2,119No data

Market temperature

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

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Sarasota, FL is 24% higher than the national average.

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Frequently asked questions

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

The average rent in Sarasota, FL is $2,500.

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

Houses in Sarasota, FL rent between $675 - $37,990 with an average rent of $2,500.

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

In the last year, the rent in Sarasota, FL decreased by $350

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

In the last month, the rent in Sarasota, FL did not change.

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

There are currently 1,881 rentals available in Sarasota, FL.

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

The average rent in Sarasota, FL is $2,500 — Infinity% higher the national average of $0.