Cheap Homes for Rent in Bayfront Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $400 (10 Rentals)

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Bayfront, Sarasota, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Bayfront Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Bayfront area of Sarasota, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at El Patio Apartments Sarasota priced from $1,800. The District at Rosemary has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,835. Here are the most affordable Bayfront apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
El Patio Apartments Sarasota1 bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,800
The District at RosemaryS1Studio,1BA$1,835
Spanish Oaks ApartmentsTowhnhouse2BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Bayfront, FL

As of April 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Bayfront area is the $1.80 price per square foot 3x2sf1150 Model at Hunters Glen Apartments in the in the Pinecraft neighborhood starting from $2,073. The second greatest value Bayfront apartment is the 1902 Morrill St Model at 1902 Morrill St, Unit A starting at $1,990 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Alta Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Bayfront apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hunters Glen Apartments3x2sf11503BR,2BA$1.80
1902 Morrill St, Unit A1902 Morrill St2BR,1BA$1.99
Artisan Cove Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.38
LyraA4 with Walk-in Shower1BR,1BA$2.83
The DeSotaCasey Key1BR,1BA$3.54
Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.92
Spanish Oaks ApartmentsTowhnhouse2BR,1BA$2.47
El Patio Apartments Sarasota2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.03
ArcosS1Studio ,1BA$2.71
The District at RosemaryS1Studio ,1BA$3.34

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bayfront

What type of rentals are currently available in Bayfront?

There are currently 155 Apartments for Rent in Bayfront, FL with pricing that ranges from $1,295 to $10,586. There are also 60 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Bayfront ranging from $425 to $16,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Bayfront?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Bayfront ranges from $425 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,813.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Bayfront?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Bayfront range from $2,073 to $10,586, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,699 to $16,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $425 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,757.

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