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Sarasota, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sarasota, FL

Pricing Updated: 04/12/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Sarasota, FL area range in price from $507 to $12,600 with an overall median price of $4,387. The three Sarasota neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are South Poinsettia at $899, Newtown at $1,250, 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
South Poinsettia$2,150$89991
Newtown$2,177$1,2509
Bradenton Village$2,265$50765
Rogers$2,265$850100
Central Park$2,445$1,575206
Venice Englewood$2,497$1,2001211
San Michele$2,501$1,199252
Granada$2,530$1,45021
The Isles on Palmer Ranch$2,619$1,200182
Caloosa Gardens$2,685$1,9195

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
Flamingo GardensA1F1BR,1BA$1,433
Cortez Plaza Apartments1/11BR,1BA$1,450
MAA Lakewood Ranch11A1BR,1BA$1,473
Coral Club Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1,497
Ringling-Stevenson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,500
3232 On FruitvilleLevel 11BR,1BA$1,500
Halston LakesideA21BR,1BA$1,509
Saratoga PlaceFoxtail1BR,1BA$1,555

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sarasota, FL

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sarasota area is the $1.59 price per square foot Morgan Model at Martinique at Lakewood Ranch in the in the Woods of Moccasin Wallow neighborhood starting from $2,845. The second greatest value Sarasota apartment is the Glen Model at Kensington Place Townhomes starting at $2,295 with a $1.37 price per square foot in the Pinecraft 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.
Martinique at Lakewood RanchMorgan3BR,2.5BA$1.59
Kensington Place TownhomesGlen3BR,2.5BA$1.37
The Palms GlensideAllex3BR,2BA$1.66
1335 Dr Martin Luther King Way1335 Dr Martin Luther King Way2BR,1BA$1.23
Garden Grove Apartments3x23BR,2BA$1.64
Venue at Lakewood RanchB12BR,2BA$1.69
5172 Lake Village Dr, Unit 5172 Lake Village Dr.5172 Lake Village Dr2BR,2BA$1.78
The Addison Apartments2/22BR,2BA$1.61
Bay Club Apartment Homes2x2A2BR,2BA$1.63
Coral Club Apartment HomesA11BR,1BA$1.79

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sarasota

What type of rentals are currently available in Sarasota?

There are currently 715 Apartments for Rent in Sarasota, FL with pricing that ranges from $895 to $12,600. There are also 1276 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sarasota ranging from $995 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 $995 to $37,500 with an average monthly rent of $7,576.

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 $1,800 to $10,586, 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 $2,465 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,395.

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.