Ridgelake
5671 Mauna Loa Blvd,
Sarasota, FL 34240
$1,870 - $3,655 | 1-3 Beds
Sarasota
Sarasota, FL
Area Guide
Central Florida’s home for high culture
Suburb
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Beach
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Coastal
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Upscale
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Arts
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College
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Sarasota enjoys a reputation as one of Florida’s premier communities, and it’s easy to see why: not content to be just another beach town on the sugar-white sands of the Gulf Coast, Sarasota boasts gorgeous architecture, cosmopolitan dining and nightlife, and one of the most vibrant art scenes in the Southeast. Galleries and stages are everywhere, giving residents direct access to a stunning variety of visual art, music, theater, and much more.
The downtown district also features exotic cafes and attractive storefronts along its tree-lined streets, making it easy to grab a bite to eat and walk to the nearest venue for the evening’s entertainment. The nightlife offers innumerable options as well, running the gamut from ultra-casual to ultra-classy. While many of the city’s flashier homes and condos give the city a rather haughty appearance, more affordable options are also available for the considerable population of college students and creatives who inject youthful exuberance and an eclectic sense of style into the community.
Explore the City
The Chariot Sculpture is located in the Ringling Museum courtyard
The Ringlings built their home, the Ca' d'Zan, in 1924
Rent Trends
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Sarasota, FL is $1,315 for a studio, $1,868 for one bedroom, $2,251 for two bedrooms, and $2,960 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sarasota has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,868/month
751 Sq Ft
House
$4,409/month
1,774 Sq Ft
Condo
$4,028/month
1,191 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,947/month
1,464 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Sarasota, FL is 4.2% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Sarasota is 13.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,315 - $2,960. You can expect to pay 4.3% more for groceries, 2.1% more for utilities, and 0.2% more for transportation.
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Transportation
52
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
13
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
54
Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.
Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
1,046 Students
10
Public
Grades PK-5
691 Students
10
Public
Grades PK-5
687 Students
10
Public
Grades PK-5
834 Students
9
Phillippi Shores Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
731 Students
8
Public
Grades 6-8
1,278 Students
8
Public
Grades 6-8
745 Students
6
Public
Grades 6-8
851 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
950 Students
3
Public
Grades K-12
239 Students
Rating Unavailable
Suncoast Polytechnical High School
Public
Grades 9-12
585 Students
9
Public
Grades PK & 9-12
2,597 Students
6
Public
Grades 9-12
2,528 Students
4
Public
Grades 9-12
1,309 Students
3
Public
Grades K-12
239 Students
Rating Unavailable
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
- Sarasota Jungle Gardens
- Mote Marine Aquarium
- Phillippi Estate Park
- Red Bug Slough Preserve
Military Bases
Airports
- Sarasota/Bradenton International
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Property Management Companies in Sarasota, FL
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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.