Rent by ZIP code in Sarasota
| ZIP code | County | Typical rent | vs city median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34241 | Sarasota County | $2,924 | +36% |
| 34236 | Sarasota County | $2,710 | +26% |
| 34233 | Sarasota County | $2,372 | +10% |
| 34240 | Sarasota County | $2,223 | +3% |
| 34235 | Sarasota County | $2,173 | +1% |
| 34231 | Sarasota County | $2,160 | 0% |
| 34239 | Sarasota County | $2,140 | 0% |
| 34232 | Sarasota County | $2,118 | -1% |
| 34234 | Sarasota County | $2,094 | -3% |
| 34243 | Manatee County | $2,076 | -3% |
| 34238 | Sarasota County | $1,991 | -7% |
| 34237 | Sarasota County | $1,853 | -14% |
Rent by bedroom count in Sarasota
Zillow's index above blends every unit size into one number. For a bedroom level view, these are HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rents for Sarasota County. They include utilities and sit near the 40th percentile of the market, so treat them as the low side of what a typical unit lists for. Sarasota County uses Small Area FMRs, and the two bedroom figure runs from $1,900 to $3,130 depending on the Sarasota ZIP code.
| Unit size | FY2027 Fair Market Rent | Change from FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,749 | +23.3% |
| 1 bedroom | $1,876 | +11.3% |
| 2 bedroom | $2,188 | +11.7% |
| 3 bedroom | $2,775 | +9.4% |
| 4 bedroom | $3,309 | +9.3% |
Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Updates when HUD publishes a new fiscal year.
Is rent going up or down in Sarasota?
Typical rent across Sarasota County is $2,144 as of August 2026. That is down 0.9% from a year earlier and up 13.4% over five years.
| Year | Typical rent, Sarasota County | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $2,027 | +28.3% |
| 2022 | $2,216 | +9.3% |
| 2023 | $2,189 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | $2,206 | +0.8% |
| 2025 | $2,145 | -2.8% |
| 2026 (through August) | $2,144 | -0.0% |
Zillow Observed Rent Index for the county, all home types, last published month of each year. Each row is compared with the end of the year before it.
Sarasota rent questions
- What is the average rent in Sarasota, FL?
- Typical asking rent in Sarasota is $2,150 a month as of July 2026, across 12 ZIP codes. By ZIP code it runs from $1,853 to $2,924.
- How much is rent for a 2 bedroom in Sarasota?
- HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for a two bedroom in Sarasota County is $2,188 a month including utilities. A one bedroom is $1,876 and a three bedroom is $2,775. Fair Market Rent is set near the 40th percentile, so a typical unit lists somewhat higher.
- Is rent going up or down in Sarasota?
- Rent is falling. Typical rent in Sarasota County is $2,144 as of August 2026, down 0.9% from a year earlier.
- What is the cheapest ZIP code to rent in Sarasota?
- ZIP 34237 has the lowest typical asking rent in Sarasota at $1,853 a month, compared with $2,150 for the city overall.
- How much income do you need to rent in Sarasota?
- Most landlords look for gross income of about three times the rent. At the typical Sarasota rent of $2,150, that is about $6,450 a month, or $77,400 a year. This is a common screening rule of thumb, and individual landlords set their own.
How to use these numbers
These are Zillow Observed Rent Index values, a smoothed measure of typical asking rent for single family homes, condos, and apartments in each ZIP code. They describe what units are listed for, not what any specific unit will get. Condition, bedroom count, and the exact block all move the number.
If you are underwriting a purchase, use the ZIP figure rather than the city median, and then verify against live listings for the same bedroom count before you commit. Sarasota sits in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton, FL metro area.