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property at 2612 Nancy St

2612 Nancy St

SarasotaFL34237
property at 1259 5th St

1259 5th St

SarasotaFL34236
property at 3425 Clark Rd

3425 Clark Rd

SarasotaFL34231
property at 5310 26th St W

5310 26th St W

BradentonFL34207
property at 4800 Rilma Ave

4800 Rilma Ave

SarasotaFL34234
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Sarasota, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sarasota, FL

Pricing Updated: 03/25/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Sarasota, FL area range in price from $507 to $14,956 with an overall median price of $5,264. The three Sarasota neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Newtown at $1,200, Granada at $1,495, and Bradenton Village at $507. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sarasota Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Newtown$1,799$1,200153
Granada$1,800$1,495196
Bradenton Village$2,240$507634
Rogers$2,240$850879
South Poinsettia$2,250$899674
Silver Lake$2,258$8502603
Bella Lago$2,319$1,111839
Long Bar Pointe$2,319$1,450825
Harborage$2,417$1,2992491
Whitfield$2,458$8954465

Cheapest Available Sarasota Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sarasota, FL is a Studio unit found at Shadowood Apartments in the 17th Street neighborhood priced from $1,199. Hidden Acres in the Savannah neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,250. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sarasota apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Shadowood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,199
Hidden AcresStudioStudio,1BA$1,250
ARIUM Citrus RunA11BR,1BA$1,411
Flamingo GardensA1F1BR,1BA$1,433
Cortez Plaza Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,450
3232 On FruitvilleLevel 11BR,1BA$1,500
The LexingtonYorkshire1BR,1BA$1,525
Halston LakesideA21BR,1BA$1,530
Garden Grove Apartments1x11BR,1BA$1,549
Coral Club Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,571

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sarasota, FL

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sarasota area is the $1.25 price per square foot 4718 Garden Arbor Way Model at 4718 Garden Arbor Way in the in the Fairfield neighborhood starting from $3,399. The second greatest value Sarasota apartment is the 8211 Timber Lake Ln Model at 8211 Timber Lake Ln starting at $2,545 with a $1.09 price per square foot in the Riva Trace neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sarasota apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
4718 Garden Arbor Way4718 Garden Arbor Way4BR,2BA$1.25
8211 Timber Lake Ln8211 Timber Lake Ln2BR,2BA$1.09
The Palms GlensideElston4BR,2.5BA$1.47
4290 Reflections Pkwy4290 Reflections Pkwy3BR,2BA$1.21
Kensington Place TownhomesGlen3BR,2.5BA$1.58
3036 Regatta Dr3036 Regatta Dr2BR,2BA$1.50
5863 28th Ln E5863 28th Ln E3BR,2BA$1.56
7330 Cass Cir7330 Cass Cir3BR,2BA$1.60
MAA Lakewood Ranch22B2BR,2BA$1.62
The Addison Apartments2/22BR,2BA$1.61

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sarasota

What type of rentals are currently available in Sarasota?

There are currently 722 Apartments for Rent in Sarasota, FL with pricing that ranges from $850 to $14,910. There are also 1149 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sarasota ranging from $800 to $37,500.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sarasota ranges from $800 to $37,500 with an average monthly rent of $7,637.

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

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Sarasota range from $1,650 to $14,910, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,525 to $34,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,200 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,400.

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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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.