1759 Fruitville Rd
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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sarasota Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $600 (22 Rentals)
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North Washington Apartment Homes
1877 19th StSarasota, FL 34234
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from $1,2752 Bedroom Apartment Available Aug 15
3600 Old Bradenton Rd, Unit A
3600 Old Bradenton RdSarasota, FL 34234
1148 Highland St
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1849 20th St
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1384 39th St
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2009 Cocoanut Ave
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3600 Bradenton Rd
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from $1,6131 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Hunters Glen Apartments
2562 10th StSarasota, FL 34237
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from $1,6631 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay
419 N Briggs AveSarasota, FL 34237
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Casa Santa Marta II
1576 8th StSarasota, FL 34236
2700 Coconut Bay Ln
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El Patio Apartments Sarasota
500 Audubon PlSarasota, FL 34237
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from $1,845Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
CitySide
700 Cocoanut AveSarasota, FL 34236
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from $1,875Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
The District at Rosemary
710 N Lemon AveSarasota, FL 34236
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Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota, FL Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Sarasota?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Sarasota Studio Apartments | $2,336 | $1,845 | $3,314 |
| Downtown Sarasota 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,419 | $1,099 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Sarasota 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,980 | $1,275 | $7,483 |
| Downtown Sarasota 3 Bedroom Apartments | $6,235 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| Downtown Sarasota 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,490 | $1,350 | $9,928 |
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Cheapest Available Downtown Sarasota Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Sarasota area of Sarasota, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at North Washington Apartment Homes priced from $1,250. Ringling-Stevenson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sarasota apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| North Washington Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Ringling-Stevenson | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,500 |
| Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay | 1x1 800 | 1BR,1BA | $1,663 |
| El Patio Apartments Sarasota | 1 bedroom x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,800 |
| The District at Rosemary | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,825 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sarasota, FL
As of April 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sarasota area is the $2.18 price per square foot B1 Model at Arcos in the in the Alta Vista neighborhood starting from $2,659. The second greatest value Downtown Sarasota apartment is the C1 Model at Solle Apartments starting at $2,950 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the Newtown neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Sarasota apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| Arcos | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.18 |
| Solle Apartments | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.75 |
| Hunters Glen Apartments | 2x2sf1020 | 2BR,2BA | $1.81 |
| 1902 Morrill St, Unit A | 1902 Morrill St | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Artisan Cove Apartments | 2 bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.38 |
| 2739 Temple St, Unit 2739 Temple St | 2739 Temple St | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.65 |
| Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay | 1x1 800 | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Spanish Oaks Apartments | Towhnhouse | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| North Washington Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Ringling-Stevenson | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $2.49 |
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Getting Around the Downtown Sarasota Neighborhood in Sarasota, FL
Walk Score®
80 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
69 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
40 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Sarasota Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Sarasota?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Sarasota is under $2,068.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Sarasota?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Sarasota is Ringling-Stevenson which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Downtown Sarasota costs $8,757.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Sarasota?
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 43 regular apartments in Downtown Sarasota 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 Downtown Sarasota?
Cheap apartments in Downtown Sarasota have an average cost of $685 which is $8,072 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Sarasota.
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