Sarasota County renters looking for the least expensive areas to rent should look for the areas towards the red end of the spectrum on the rent cost map. Those who don't mind paying for high-end and luxury apartments should seek out apartments in the purple and dark green areas.
Rental Price Key
On average, the cost of rent in Sarasota County is about $1,602 per month. This puts it in the 90th percentile compared to the state average cost of rent, which is $1,532. Households in Sarasota County have a median income of $5,432 per month so the average renter in Sarasota County is spending roughly 29% of their earnings on housing.
Nationally, and in Sarasota County, home values are the data point most closely correlated with the cost of rent. The median price of a home in Sarasota County is $431,773 right now, which is higher than counties nearby, meaning that rents in Sarasota County also tend to be higher versus these nearby counties.
Higher rent prices are common in the northeastern parts of Sarasota County while lower rent rates are often available in southeastern areas.
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