Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Sarasota Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $1,300 (29 Rentals)

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Cheap Homes in the Downtown Sarasota area of Sarasota.

property at 2155 Wood St

2155 Wood St

SarasotaFL34237

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1696 8th St

SarasotaFL34236

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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,250
Ringling-Stevenson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay1x1 8001BR,1BA$1,663
El Patio Apartments Sarasota1 bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,799
Hunters Glen Apartments2x2sf10202BR,2BA$1,848
Spanish Oaks ApartmentsTowhnhouse2BR,1BA$1,850
LyraS1Studio,1BA$1,882
The District at RosemaryS1Studio,1BA$1,885
Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sarasota, FL

As of May 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sarasota area is the $3.01 price per square foot Longboat Key with Den Model at The DeSota in the in the Alta Vista neighborhood starting from $3,845. The second greatest value Downtown Sarasota apartment is the 2x2sf1020 Model at Hunters Glen Apartments starting at $1,848 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Pinecraft 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.
The DeSotaLongboat Key with Den2BR,2BA$3.01
Hunters Glen Apartments2x2sf10202BR,2BA$1.81
1902 Morrill St, Unit A1902 Morrill St2BR,1BA$1.99
Artisan Cove Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.38
2739 Temple St, Unit 2739 Temple St2739 Temple St2BR,1.5BA$2.65
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay1x1 8001BR,1BA$2.08
Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.69
LyraS1Studio ,1BA$2.92
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.00
Ringling-Stevenson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.49

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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Sarasota

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Sarasota?

There are currently 252 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sarasota, FL with pricing that ranges from $990 to $10,895. There are also 168 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Sarasota ranging from $1,350 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 $1,350 to $25,000 with an average monthly rent of $8,097.

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 $1,295 to $10,895, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $18,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,195 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,350.

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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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Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.