Sarasota, FL rental market
Last updated August 27, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for apartments in Sarasota, FL is $1,898.
$1,898
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-$191
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Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for apartments is $675 to $20,000.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $600 | 2 |
| $900 | 3 |
| $1,000 | 5 |
| $1,100 | 6 |
| $1,200 | 15 |
| $1,300 | 20 |
| $1,400 | 31 |
| $1,500 | 52 |
| $1,600 | 74 |
| $1,700 | 102 |
| $1,800 | 103 |
| $1,900 | 127 |
| $2,000 | 87 |
| $2,100 | 85 |
| $2,200 | 84 |
| $2,300 | 47 |
| $2,400 | 65 |
| $2,500 | 48 |
| $2,600 | 19 |
| $2,700 | 23 |
| $2,800 | 27 |
| $2,900 | 28 |
| $3,000 | 15 |
| $3,100 | 7 |
| $3,200 | 13 |
| $3,300 | 15 |
| $3,400 | 24 |
| $3,500 | 21 |
| $3,600 | 10 |
| $3,700 | 18 |
| $3,800 | 19 |
| $3,900 | 20 |
| $4,000 | 14 |
| $4,100 | 8 |
| $4,200 | 17 |
| $4,300 | 9 |
| $4,400 | 16 |
| $4,500 | 13 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $4,700 | 3 |
| $4,800 | 4 |
| $4,900 | 13 |
| $5,000+ | 77 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $191 compared to the previous year.
| 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 | $2,083 | No data |
| Oct | $2,100 | No data |
| Nov | $2,130 | No data |
| Dec | $2,119 | No 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.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
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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 1,877 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.