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Sarasota and Bradenton: what is left after rent
HUD puts a typical 1-bedroom in the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota rent area at $1,876 a month and a 2-bedroom at $2,188, including utilities. That ranks #4 of the 8 big Florida metros on this site for 1-bedroom rent.
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Rent by apartment size
| Size | FY2027 (from Oct 1, 2026) | FY2026 | Change | Income needed (30%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,749 | $1,418 | +23.3% | $69,960 |
| 1-bedroom | $1,876 | $1,686 | +11.3% | $75,040 |
| 2-bedroom | $2,188 | $1,958 | +11.7% | $87,520 |
| 3-bedroom | $2,775 | $2,537 | +9.4% | $111,000 |
| 4-bedroom | $3,309 | $3,027 | +9.3% | $132,360 |
This HUD rent area covers Manatee County, Sarasota County.
Single adult in a 1-bedroom
Essentials here add up to about $3,394 a month: rent $1,876, groceries $356 (USDA low-cost plan), transportation $646 and health care $516 (national household averages, likely high for one person).
| Monthly take-home | Left after rent | Left after essentials |
|---|---|---|
| $3,000 | $1,124 | -$394 |
| $4,000 | $2,124 | $606 |
| $5,000 | $3,124 | $1,606 |
| $6,000 | $4,124 | $2,606 |
Family of four in a 2-bedroom
Essentials: about $4,477 a month, with groceries at $1,127 for two adults and two children. Childcare is not included.
| Monthly take-home | Left after rent | Left after essentials |
|---|---|---|
| $5,000 | $2,812 | $523 |
| $6,000 | $3,812 | $1,523 |
| $7,000 | $4,812 | $2,523 |
| $8,000 | $5,812 | $3,523 |
Compared with other Florida metros
| Metro | 1-bedroom | 2-bedroom | Income for 1BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | $2,121 | $2,564 | $84,840 |
| West Palm Beach and Boca Raton | $2,008 | $2,349 | $80,320 |
| Fort Lauderdale | $1,902 | $2,321 | $76,080 |
| Sarasota and Bradenton | $1,876 | $2,188 | $75,040 |
| Orlando | $1,726 | $1,959 | $69,040 |
| Tampa and St. Petersburg | $1,648 | $1,917 | $65,920 |
| Fort Myers and Cape Coral | $1,564 | $1,835 | $62,560 |
| Jacksonville | $1,421 | $1,694 | $56,840 |
Other metro pages: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Boca Raton, Tampa and St. Petersburg, Orlando, Jacksonville, Fort Myers and Cape Coral. All 67 counties are on the Florida rent by county page.
- HUD: Fair Market Rents, FY2027 county-level data
- USDA: Cost of food monthly reports, September 2026
- BLS: Consumer Expenditures 2024 (news release)
Common questions
How much is rent in Sarasota and Bradenton?
HUD's FY2027 Fair Market Rent for the North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota area is $1,749 for a studio, $1,876 for a 1-bedroom and $2,188 for a 2-bedroom, including typical utilities. Newer or larger units often cost more.
What salary do I need to live in Sarasota and Bradenton?
To keep a typical 1-bedroom at 30% of gross income you need about $75,040 a year, or $36 an hour full time. A 2-bedroom needs about $87,520.
Did Sarasota and Bradenton rent go up this year?
HUD's typical 2-bedroom figure changed +11.7% from FY2026 ($1,958) to FY2027 ($2,188).