Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Sarasota Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $800 (21 Rentals)

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Downtown Sarasota, Sarasota, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Sarasota Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Sarasota area of Sarasota, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay priced from $1,663. Ringling-Stevenson has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,700. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sarasota apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay1x1 8001BR,1BA$1,663
Ringling-Stevenson2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1,700
The District at RosemaryS1Studio,1BA$1,815
Spanish Oaks ApartmentsTowhnhouse2BR,1BA$1,850
ArcosS1Studio,1BA$1,906

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sarasota, FL

As of March 29, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sarasota area is the $2.75 price per square foot C1 Model at Solle Apartments in the in the Newtown neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Downtown Sarasota apartment is the 1902 Morrill St Model at 1902 Morrill St, Unit A starting at $2,290 with a $2.29 price per square foot in the Alta Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Sarasota apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Solle ApartmentsC12BR,2BA$2.75
1902 Morrill St, Unit A1902 Morrill St2BR,1BA$2.29
Artisan Cove Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.38
2760 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 27602760 Coconut Bay Ln2BR,2BA$2.12
LyraA41BR,1BA$2.82
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay1x1 8001BR,1BA$2.08
Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.04
Spanish Oaks ApartmentsTowhnhouse2BR,1BA$2.47
ArcosS2Studio ,1BA$3.25
1816 5th St, Unit 18161816 5th St2BR,1BA$2.62

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Sarasota

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Sarasota?

There are currently 253 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sarasota, FL with pricing that ranges from $1,250 to $14,775. There are also 144 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Sarasota ranging from $800 to $25,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Sarasota?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Sarasota ranges from $800 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $7,309.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Downtown Sarasota?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Downtown Sarasota range from $1,799 to $14,775, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,995 to $16,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,757.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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