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Rents in Longboat Key are $6,419 above the Manatee County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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Serves Longboat Key · office in Bradenton
1201 6th Ave W Ste 215, Bradenton, FL 34205
Gulf Income Properties is a full-service Bradenton company managing single-family, multi-family and vacation rentals across Manatee and Sarasota counties, including Lakewood Ranch, Longboat Key, Palmetto, Parrish and Ellenton.
In their words: “At Gulf Income Properties, we understand that every rental property is unique, and we tailor our Bradenton property management services approach to meet the specific needs of each owner.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention polite staff, clear communication and an easy, smooth leasing and application process.
Serves Longboat Key · office in Bradenton
11051 Gatewood Dr, Bradenton, FL 34211
Gulf Coast Property Management has an office in Lakewood Ranch and, since 2003, has managed homes, condos, vacation rentals and HOAs in Manatee and Sarasota counties, including Longboat Key and Sanibel, with annual and vacation rental management, home watch and sales.
In their words: “We know what Lakewood Ranch tenants are looking for in a property, and we help owners and landlords prepare, market, and lease their homes to well-qualified tenants.”
Review summary: Most reviewers mention a helpful, polite staff, quick responses and clear explanations during the rental process.
Serves Longboat Key · office in Sarasota
5899 Whitfield Ave #200, Sarasota, FL 34243
Jennette Properties has an office in Sarasota and, since 1997, has managed homes, condos, beach houses, townhouses and villas in Sarasota and Manatee counties, including Lakewood Ranch, Longboat Key and Venice, with leasing and vacation rentals.
In their words: “We look forward to working with you soon, whether you want to lease your home or find your perfect place in the sun.”
Review summary: Reviewers often mention responsive, attentive agents who resolve issues quickly, including for owners living overseas.
Serves Longboat Key · office in Sarasota
1743 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34236
Jennette Properties is a full-service Sarasota property management company, established in 1997, handling vacation and long-term rentals of homes and condos in Sarasota, Casey Key, Lakewood Ranch, Lido Key, Longboat Key and Siesta Key.
Review summary: Reviewers often describe kind, responsive agents who know the local rental market.
Serves Longboat Key · office in Sarasota
Serves the Sarasota area · no public office address, so no map pin
Char-Li Home Services serves the South Sarasota area with home watch, property management and maintenance for single-family homes in Sarasota, Siesta Key, Lakewood Ranch, Longboat Key, Osprey and Nokomis.
In their words: “If you would like to rent out your property when you are not using it, we are here to help.”
Serves the Longboat Key area · no public office address, so no map pin
Pivot Management is a property management company serving the Longboat Key area of Florida, handling residential rental properties on behalf of local owners.
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Rents in Longboat Key are $6,419 above the Manatee County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Longboat Key's typical asking rent is $6,419 (316.1%) above the county.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longboat Key | $8,450 | 6 | |
| Bradenton | $1,768 | −1.1% | 19 |
| Sarasota | $2,210 | +1.1% | 34 |
| Palmetto | $2,155 | −1.8% | 5 |
| Lakewood Ranch | $2,311 | +0.5% | 7 |
| Osprey | $2,568 | 2 | |
| Nokomis | $2,188 | +1.6% | 1 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL MSA. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
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Compare the 6 property management companies that serve Longboat Key, Manatee County. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Longboat Key is $8,450 (September 2026). About 6.4% of homes in Longboat Key are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 63.2% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 6 property management companies in Longboat Key, FL. None has an office in Longboat Key; all serve it from offices nearby.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Longboat Key was $8,450 a month in September 2026.
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