Cheap Homes for Rent in Lido Key Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $1,300 (24 Rentals)

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property at 2155 Wood St

2155 Wood St

SarasotaFL34237
property at 1696 8th St

1696 8th St

SarasotaFL34236

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2137 Roselawn St

SarasotaFL34231

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Lido Key, Sarasota, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lido Key Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lido Key area of Sarasota, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay priced from $1,663. El Patio Apartments Sarasota has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,799. Here are the most affordable Lido Key apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay1x1 8001BR,1BA$1,663
El Patio Apartments Sarasota1 bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,799
LyraS1Studio,1BA$1,859
Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,095
CordeliaS1Studio,1BA$2,131

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lido Key, FL

As of May 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Lido Key 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 Lido Key apartment is the 1902 Morrill St Model at 1902 Morrill St, Unit A starting at $1,990 with a $1.99 price per square foot in the Alta Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lido Key apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The DeSotaLongboat Key with Den2BR,2BA$3.01
1902 Morrill St, Unit A1902 Morrill St2BR,1BA$1.99
Artisan Cove Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.38
The District at RosemaryA71BR,1BA$2.84
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay1x1 8001BR,1BA$2.08
2312 Britannia Rd, Unit britannia2312 Britannia Rd2BR,1BA$2.13
Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.69
El Patio Apartments Sarasota2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$3.03
LyraS1Studio ,1BA$2.88
1661 8th St, Unit 11661 8th St1BR,1BA$2.55

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lido Key

What type of rentals are currently available in Lido Key?

There are currently 258 Apartments for Rent in Lido Key, FL with pricing that ranges from $990 to $10,761. There are also 253 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Lido Key ranging from $1,350 to $37,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Lido Key?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Lido Key ranges from $1,350 to $37,500 with an average monthly rent of $10,998.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Lido Key?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Lido Key range from $3,189 to $10,761, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,895 to $25,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $3,995 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $8,757.

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