Travel Nursing in Sarasota, FL

Travel nursing in Sarasota, FL — what it costs to live there and 35 furnished places to stay.

Housing in Sarasota

35 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Sarasota

Prices in Florida run 3% higher overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall103.43% higher
Housing122.122% higher
Utilities90.110% lower
Groceries and goods98.12% lower
Services101.31% higher

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Sarasota

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$1,420HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,775HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$2,070HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$2,720HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$2,331Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

Florida is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

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Common questions

Do I need a Florida nursing license?
Florida is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
Is Sarasota expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, Florida runs housing 22% above and utilities 10% below. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in Sarasota?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in Sarasota is $1,775 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 35 furnished places here.