SARASOTA, Fla.- 5 Florida cities have been ranked among the many prime 25 greatest locations for renters nationwide in 2025, in response to a brand new report from RentCafe.
Sarasota led the best way for the Sunshine State, securing the No. 2 spot total, simply behind McKinney, Texas, which took the highest spot.
Sarasota’s sturdy efficiency was attributed to its excessive rating in value of residing and housing (No. 3) and a strong native financial system (No. 17).
Past Sarasota, different Florida cities additionally made a big exhibiting:
- Orlando ranked No. 10
- Miami got here in No. 16
- Jacksonville secured the No. 21 spot
- Fort Lauderdale was ranked No. 22
The report highlights a broader pattern of Southern cities dominating the highest 10, underscoring the area’s rising enchantment for renters. Miami, specifically, was famous for main the “native financial system” class within the nationwide rankings.
The annual RentCafe report analyzed 150 U.S. cities based mostly on 20 key metrics, grouped into three major classes: value of residing and housing, native financial system, and high quality of life. Solely cities with at the very least 10,000 condominium models have been thought-about for the rating.
The methodology for the “Finest Cities for Renters” index concerned a composite rating based mostly on elements like condominium high quality, financial power, visitors, air high quality, and entry to pure facilities.
Knowledge for the report was offered by Yardi Matrix, a sister firm of RentCafe, and is correct as of April 2025, protecting condominium buildings with 50 models or extra.
