Homes & Apartments for Rent in Longboat Key, FL

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Life in Longboat Key & Beyond

Longboat Key shares many of the great qualities that make Florida a desirable place to live.

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Rental Market Trends

Longboat Key, FL

As of May 2026, Longboat Key's rental market is competitive, with strong renter demand causing quick leasing times for well-priced units. Longboat Key's average rent is 114.3% ($2,429) higher than the Florida average of $2,125 and 154.6% ($2,765) higher than the U.S. average of $1,789.

Average Rent
$4,554
Monthly ChangeMonth Over Month Change
Increased15% ($595)
Yearly ChangeYear Over Year Change
Decreased25.6% ($1570)
Avg. Days on MarketAverage Days on Market
29
Unit Type Average Rent Monthly ChangeMonth Over Month Change Yearly ChangeYear Over Year Change
1 Bed $3,649 Increased36.1% ($968) Decreased13.2% ($553)
2 Beds $4,425 Increased34% ($1123) Decreased13.6% ($696)
3 Beds $5,628 Decreased4.8% ($285) Decreased9.6% ($595)
Nearby Cities Average Rent Avg. Rent vs. Longboat KeyAverage Rent vs. Longboat Key Avg. Days on MarketAverage Days on Market
Bradenton $1,584 Decreased65.2% ($2970) 30 days
Sarasota $2,175 Decreased52.2% ($2379) 30 days
Palmetto $1,944 Decreased57.3% ($2610) 30 days
Ellenton $2,235 Decreased50.9% ($2319) 31 days
Osprey $2,016 Decreased55.7% ($2538) 31 days
Rental market trends are calculated using listing data from RentalSource.
Frequently Asked Questions
Longboat Key Rental Market FAQs

Explore rental prices, market trends, and availability in Longboat Key, FL.

The average rent in Longboat Key, FL is $4,554 per month.
Homes in Longboat Key typically rent for between $2,554 and $7,316 per month, with an average of $4,554 per month.
In Longboat Key, the average rent for a 1-bedroom home is $3,649 per month, for a 2-bedroom home, $4,425 per month, and a 3-bedroom home is $5,628 per month.
The average rent in Longboat Key is 154.6% ($2,765) higher than the national average of $1,789 per month.
The average rent in Longboat Key has increased by 15.0% ($595) in the last month and decreased by 25.6% ($1,570) over the past year.
The rental market in Longboat Key, FL, is currently competitive, with strong renter demand causing quick leasing times for well-priced units.
In Longboat Key, FL, the average rental stays on the market for approximately 29 days. While most properties are rented within this timeframe, factors like seasonality, demand, and property type can affect how quickly a rental leases.
There are currently 21 rental properties available in Longboat Key, FL.
Based on the current averages, a household would need an annual income of $177,000 to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom home in Longboat Key.
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