← Rent by cityTypical monthly rent in Sarasota, FL, over the past three years
Rent in Sarasota, FL
Data as of August 2026 · Zillow Observed Rent Index
Typical rent
$2,175
1-year change
−0.2%
3-year change
−2.7%
Metro, 1-year change
−0.7%
Typical rents in Sarasota fell 0.2% over the past year. A renewal increase here is hard to justify with market data; asking to hold rent flat is reasonable.
Typical rent in Sarasota, past 3 years
All unit sizes, monthly
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| Month | Typical rent |
|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | $2,175 |
| Jul 2026 | $2,168 |
| Jun 2026 | $2,172 |
| May 2026 | $2,178 |
| Apr 2026 | $2,174 |
| Mar 2026 | $2,171 |
| Feb 2026 | $2,163 |
| Jan 2026 | $2,182 |
| Dec 2025 | $2,194 |
| Nov 2025 | $2,188 |
| Oct 2025 | $2,173 |
| Sep 2025 | $2,167 |
| Aug 2025 | $2,180 |
| Jul 2025 | $2,195 |
| Jun 2025 | $2,198 |
| May 2025 | $2,221 |
| Apr 2025 | $2,242 |
| Mar 2025 | $2,258 |
| Feb 2025 | $2,257 |
| Jan 2025 | $2,258 |
| Dec 2024 | $2,262 |
| Nov 2024 | $2,267 |
| Oct 2024 | $2,259 |
| Sep 2024 | $2,239 |
| Aug 2024 | $2,224 |
| Jul 2024 | $2,224 |
| Jun 2024 | $2,234 |
| May 2024 | $2,243 |
| Apr 2024 | $2,248 |
| Mar 2024 | $2,269 |
| Feb 2024 | $2,276 |
| Jan 2024 | $2,285 |
| Dec 2023 | $2,278 |
| Nov 2023 | $2,275 |
| Oct 2023 | $2,259 |
| Sep 2023 | $2,251 |
| Aug 2023 | $2,235 |
Estimated typical rent by size
| Studio | $1,860 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,910 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,180 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,490 |
| 4+ bedrooms | $2,850 |
City typical rent × FL bedroom ratios from the Census American Community Survey. Rough guide only.
Check your own increase
ZIP-level trends can differ a lot from the city average.
By ZIP code
| ZIP | Typical rent | 1-year change |
|---|---|---|
| 34231 | $2,069 | +3.7% |
| 34232 | $1,999 | −0.6% |
| 34233 | $2,256 | 0.0% |
| 34234 | $2,092 | +2.1% |
| 34235 | $2,129 | −0.1% |
| 34236 | $2,763 | −1.2% |
| 34237 | $1,805 | +1.0% |
| 34238 | $1,999 | −4.1% |
| 34239 | $2,267 | +3.5% |
| 34240 | $2,239 | −0.3% |
| 34241 | $2,914 | +6.8% |
| 34243 | $2,120 | +2.5% |
Negotiating a renewal in Sarasota
- Check your own ZIP, not just the city: in Sarasota, ZIP-level changes over the past year range from −4.1% to +6.8%.
- Start 60–90 days before your lease ends, before you're short on time to look elsewhere.
- Lead with wanting to stay, then the numbers: your increase next to the local trend, with the source named.
- Name a specific number, and offer something in return, like a longer lease, if you can.
- Get any agreement in writing before you sign the renewal.