Lender · MD · Member since 2025 · 203 posts · 78 votes
1w
Hi Augustin,
The answer depends on the neighborhood, the condition of the home, whether the room has a private bathroom, and what’s included in the rent. In many parts of Sarasota, a furnished one-bedroom in a house hack can rent for roughly $1,000 to $1,500 per month, with premium locations or amenities commanding more.
I’d recommend looking at comparable room rentals within a few miles of your property rather than relying on citywide averages. That will give you the most accurate idea of what tenants are willing to pay. If you’re planning to buy another house hack or want to discuss financing options, I’d be happy to help.
Real Estate Agent · Sarasota, FL · Member since 2026 · 3 posts · 1 vote
3d
To put numbers on Gregory's answer: over the last three months, Sarasota had 122 one-bedroom listings on 12-month leases. They asked a median of about $1,520 a month, and the middle half were $1,390–$1,800. Most were condos and townhomes.
One Sarasota trap: another 69 one-bedroom listings in the same period were furnished or seasonal, asking a median of $5,200 a month. That's winter-season pricing. If you're filling the room with a year-round tenant, compare only against the 12-month listings.
Those numbers are for whole one-bedroom units. If your tenant would share your kitchen, expect less, so check the room listings near your place too.
(Disclosure: the numbers come from NetsPositive, a tool I built.)