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Lakewood Ranch, FL

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The best of the Florida lifestyle is at your doorstep

Suburb Commuter Safe Low Crime Golf Shopping

Lakewood Ranch is a small suburban community positioned just inland from Sarasota and Bradenton, about fifty miles due south of Tampa. Largely consisting of an 8.500 acre master-planned community, Lakewood Ranch incorporates seven distinct villages interspersed with lakes and golf courses, as well as a large cluster of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues along University Parkway near Interstate 75 anchored by the Mall at University Town Center.

The huge rental market features a diverse selection of options, ranging from cozy single-family homes to stylish apartment communities to upscale condos and townhomes. The close proximity to Sarasota, low crime rate, and tranquil suburban atmosphere have combined to make Lakewood Ranch a highly popular option among commuters and families in the region.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Lakewood Ranch, FL is $2,054 for one bedroom, $2,760 for two bedrooms, and $3,151 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lakewood Ranch has decreased by -7.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,054/month
790 Sq Ft
House
$4,249/month
2,072 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,634/month
1,331 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,959/month
1,657 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Lakewood Ranch, FL

Transportation

31

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Gilbert W Mcneal Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

678 Students

10
out of 10

Robert Willis Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

765 Students

9
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Jiggs Landing
  • Lake Manatee State Park
  • Rye Preserve
  • Bennett Park
  • Rothenbach Park

Airports

  • Sarasota/Bradenton International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.