Sarasota, FL Rental Market Trends
Last updated: June 02, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
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?
Rosemary District $2,604/month
Central Cocoanut $2,765/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
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Five Points | $3,368 |
| Central Cocoanut | $2,765 |
| Rosemary District | $2,604 |
| Lakewood Ranch | $2,350 |
| Palmer Glen - Meadow Walk | $2,169 |
| Pinewood Forest | $1,770 |
| Ramblewood | $1,753 |
| Park East | $1,690 |
| Oakwood Manor | $1,482 |
Sarasota | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in Central Cocoanut is 18% lower than in Five Points
How Sarasota Compares to Other Cities
| City | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Jacksonville | $1,504 |
| Miami | $2,770 |
| Tampa | $2,010 |
| Kissimmee | $1,804 |
| Orlando | $1,792 |
| Fort Myers | $1,727 |
| Cape Coral | $1,708 |
| West Palm Beach | $2,455 |
| Miami Beach | $3,612 |
| Port St. Lucie | $2,125 |
| St. Petersburg | $2,026 |
| North Port, FL | $1,687 |
| Pinellas Park, FL | $1,844 |
| Seminole, FL | $1,835 |
| Englewood, FL | $1,650 |
| 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.