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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

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As of November 2026, Longboat Key's rental market is tenant-friendly, with rentals spending about 49 days on the market, slower than in Florida (30), and rents up 1.0% over the past year. Longboat Key's average rent is 208.9% ($5,398) higher than the Florida average of $2,584 and 292.0% ($5,946) higher than the U.S. average of $2,036.

Average Rent
$7,982
Monthly ChangeMonth Over Month Change
Flat
Yearly ChangeYear Over Year Change
Increased1.0% ($80)
Days on Market
49
Unit Type Average Rent Monthly ChangeMonth Over Month Change Yearly ChangeYear Over Year Change
1 Bed $4,338 Decreased0.35% ($15) Increased4.6% ($192)
2 Beds $5,885 Increased0.65% ($38) Increased0.7% ($43)
3 Beds $6,769 Decreased0.15% ($10) Increased0.2% ($16)
Nearby Cities Average Rent Avg. Rent vs. Longboat KeyAverage Rent vs. Longboat Key Days on Market
Cortez $3,814 Decreased52.2% ($4,168) 42 days
Holmes Beach $2,536 Decreased68.2% ($5,446) 42 days
Bradenton $2,119 Decreased73.5% ($5,863) 45 days
Bradenton Beach $3,300 Decreased58.7% ($4,682) 41 days
Sarasota $2,592 Decreased67.5% ($5,390) 44 days
Based on rentals advertised on RentalSource in and around Longboat Key.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The average rent in Longboat Key, FL is about $7,982 per month.
In Longboat Key, the average rent is about $4,338 per month for a 1-bedroom house, about $5,885 for a 2-bedroom house and about $6,769 for a 3-bedroom house.
The average rent in Longboat Key is 292% ($5,946) higher than the national average of $2,036 per month.
The rental market in Longboat Key, FL is currently tenant-friendly, with rentals spending about 49 days on the market, slower than in Florida (30), and rents up 1.0% over the past year.
Based on the current averages, a household would need an annual income of about $235,400 to comfortably afford a 2-bedroom house in Longboat Key.
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