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Sanford, FL

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Orlando suburb savors art and nature.

Waterfront Commuter Suburban Artistic

Nestled between Lake Monroe and Lake Jesup, about 25 miles northeast of Downtown Orlando, is Sanford. Home to art lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, Sanford has something for everyone.

Renting in Sanford, you can tell there is much appreciation for the arts. Feast your eyes on all kinds of art at Hollerbach’s Art Haus, Gallery on First, and Jeanine Taylor Folk Art. Take in a performance at the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center. Visit the weekly Sanford Farmers Market on a Saturday.

For outdoor fun, go zip-lining through the trees at the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Walk along the Riverwalk in Downtown Sanford, next to Lake Monroe. Discover your favorite hiking trail at the Spring Hammock Preserve, Black Bear Wilderness Area, and Lake Jesup Conservation Area. Stop by Seminole Towne Center for all of your shopping needs.

Sanford houses the Orlando Sanford International Airport, so a getaway is never too far. There is a SunRail station in town as well as easy access to I-4 and S.R. 417, making your commute simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Sanford, FL is $2,054 for a studio, $1,537 for one bedroom, $1,816 for two bedrooms, and $2,107 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sanford has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,537/month
750 Sq Ft
House
$2,347/month
1,713 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,703/month
1,259 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,023/month
1,350 Sq Ft
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Transportation

39

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

16

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

42

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

Goldsboro Elementary Magnet

Public

Grades PK-5

925 Students

8
out of 10

Wilson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

886 Students

8
out of 10

Hamilton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

713 Students

6
out of 10

Bentley Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

949 Students

4
out of 10

Pine Crest Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

701 Students

4
out of 10

Sanford Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,372 Students

6
out of 10

Millennium Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,347 Students

3
out of 10

Journeys Academy

Public

Grades 4-12

122 Students

1
out of 10
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Crooms Academy Of Information Technology

Public

Grades 9-12

757 Students

7
out of 10

Seminole High School

Public

Grades PK & 9-12

4,036 Students

4
out of 10

Journeys Academy

Public

Grades 4-12

122 Students

1
out of 10
Rating Unavailable
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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Planetarium at Seminole State College
  • Lake Jesup Wilderness Area
  • Central Florida Zoological Park
  • Spring Hammock Preserve
  • Big Tree Park

Airports

  • Orlando Sanford International
  • Orlando 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.