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7417 Vista Way

BradentonFL34202

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BradentonFL34203

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Timberlake Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Timberlake Apartments

8226 60th Street Cir ESarasota, FL 34243
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8932 Manor Loop

Lakewood RanchFL34202

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Riva Trace, Bradenton, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riva Trace Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riva Trace area of Sarasota, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Palm Place priced from $1,250. Tradition at Palm Aire has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,451. Here are the most affordable Riva Trace apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Palm PlaceThe Hampton1BR,1BA$1,250
Tradition at Palm AireA11BR,1BA$1,451
TGM University ParkA11BR,1BA$1,491
Summer Cove ApartmentsCape Cod1BR,1BA$1,499
TGM Palm AireA21BR,1BA$1,509
Lost Creek at Lakewood RanchSundance1BR,1BA$1,531
Ranch Lake ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1,575
Magnolia EstatesA11BR,1BA$1,595
MAA Lakewood Ranch11A1BR,1BA$1,598
Residences at The GreenHorizon1BR,1BA$1,738

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riva Trace, FL

As of December 01, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riva Trace area is the $1.41 price per square foot 3A Haven Model at BB Living Antigua at Lakewood Ranch in the in the Lakewood Ranch - Greenbrook Banks neighborhood starting from $2,499. The second greatest value Riva Trace apartment is the Sundance Model at Lost Creek at Lakewood Ranch starting at $1,531 with a $1.75 price per square foot in the Lakewood Ranch - Greenbrook Banks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riva Trace apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
BB Living Antigua at Lakewood Ranch3A Haven3BR,2.5BA$1.41
Lost Creek at Lakewood RanchSundance1BR,1BA$1.75
Ranch Lake ApartmentsOne Bed / One Bath1BR,1BA$1.89
TGM Palm AireA21BR,1BA$1.85
MAA Lakewood Ranch11A1BR,1BA$1.98
Residences at The GreenHorizon1BR,1BA$2.20
Magnolia EstatesA11BR,1BA$2.18
TGM University ParkA11BR,1BA$2.12
Summer Cove ApartmentsCape Cod1BR,1BA$2.29
Palm PlaceThe Hampton1BR,1BA$2.17

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Riva Trace, Bradenton, FL

Ranked #5

Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riva Trace Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riva Trace?

The cheapest apartment in Riva Trace is Palm Place which is listed at $1,250, while the average apartment in Riva Trace costs $2,466.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riva Trace?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 28 regular apartments in Riva Trace that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Riva Trace?

Cheap apartments in Riva Trace have an average cost of $250 which is $2,216 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riva Trace.

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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Written by: Trey Huguley

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