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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sanford?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Sanford Studio Apartments | $1,257 | $1,049 | $1,612 |
Cheap Sanford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $984 | $3,447 |
Cheap Sanford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,007 | $1,174 | $4,510 |
Cheap Sanford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,388 | $1,355 | $4,171 |
Cheap Sanford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,402 | $1,588 | $3,649 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sanford, FL
Pricing Updated: 04/24/2025Current apartment rentals in the Sanford, FL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sanford Apartments for rent:
Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
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Downtown Sanford | $1,909 | $1,049 | 15 |
North Orlando | $2,359 | $735 | 2062 |
Lake Mary | $2,549 | $984 | 255 |
Cheapest Available Sanford Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sanford, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Hatteras Sound Apartment Homes in the Sterling Meadows neighborhood priced from $944. Sanford Court in the Celery Estates neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,039. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sanford apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Hatteras Sound Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bathroom 60% | 1BR,1BA | $944 |
Sanford Court | Studio Apartment | Studio,1BA | $1,039 |
Roselea Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,150 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sanford, FL
As of April 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sanford area is the $1.51 price per square foot Windsor with Garage Model at Ballantrae Apartments in the in the Wilson Park neighborhood starting from $2,360. The second greatest value Sanford apartment is the 32A Floor Plan Model at MAA Town Park starting at $2,283 with a $1.61 price per square foot in the Wilson Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sanford apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Ballantrae Apartments | Windsor with Garage | 3BR,2BA | $1.51 |
MAA Town Park | 32A Floor Plan | 3BR,2BA | $1.61 |
Stratford Point | Four Split | 4BR,2BA | $1.19 |
IMT Lake Mary | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.71 |
Dalton Place | 2 BR | 2BR,2BA | $1.44 |
Regatta Shores | Harbour | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
The Fairways at Lake Mary | Augusta | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
Roselea Apartments | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
Sanford Landing Apartments | Crescent | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
Hatteras Sound Apartment Homes | One Bedroom One Bathroom MKT | 1BR,1BA | $1.40 |
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Getting Around Sanford, FL
Walk Score®
39 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
42 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
16 / 100
Minimal Transit
It may be possible to get on a bus
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sanford Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sanford?
The cheapest apartment in Sanford is Hatteras Sound Apartment Homes which is listed at $944, while the average apartment in Sanford costs $2,272.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sanford?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 62 regular apartments in Sanford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Sanford?
Cheap apartments in Sanford have an average cost of $694 which is $1,578 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sanford.
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