Whitfield

Sarasota, FL

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Whitfield - Sarasota, FL

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A dynamic neighborhood along the Sarasota Bay

Bayfront University Busy Airport Shopping

Whitfield, sometimes referred to by locals as Whitfield Estates, is a dynamic neighborhood off the Sarasota Bay filled with something for just about every resident. On the coast, places like the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee Campus and New College of Florida Waterfront find their home, along with tourist attractions like breathtaking gardens and museums. This section of town also holds modern conveniences including the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport and the shops and restaurants along Highway 41. Additional retail centers, including the Shoppes at University Center, can be found farther inland along University Parkway. The western portion of town also features residential areas complemented by small ponds and lakes. Renters have choices between a variety of ranch-style homes in this part of town as well as waterfront condos and apartments along the shore.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Whitfield is $1,038 for a studio, $1,771 for one bedroom, $2,100 for two bedrooms, and $2,491 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Whitfield has decreased by -4.0% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 299 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,038/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 733 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,771/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,103 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,100/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,282 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,491/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

29

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

44

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.

Reviews of Whitfield - Sarasota, FL

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3.9 7 Reviews

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10 years and 1 months agoNiche Review

There very nice houses, and they are near schools.

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10 years and 1 months agoNiche Review

Sea food restraunts are the best here. Always fresh.

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Sarasota Jungle Gardens
  • Bishop Planetarium
  • Parker Manatee Aquarium
  • South Florida Museum
  • Jiggs Landing

Airports

  • Sarasota/Bradenton International
  • St Pete-Clearwater 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.