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Vista Haven
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Haven

4100 Geranium LnSanford, FL 32771
property at 1113 S Park Ave

1113 S Park Ave

SanfordFL32771

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Overlook at Monroe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Overlook at Monroe

100 Willner CirSanford, FL 32771
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Villas du Soleil
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas du Soleil

90 Hidden Lake DrSanford, FL 32773
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Stoneridge Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneridge Pointe

1505 W 25th StSanford, FL 32771
property at 910 S Park Ave

910 S Park Ave

SanfordFL32771

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Sanford, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sanford, FL

Pricing Updated: 08/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Sanford, FL area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Sanford Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Sanford$1,846$1,00063
North Orlando$2,164$7301988
Lake Mary$2,165$1,000225

Cheapest Available Sanford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sanford, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Hatteras Sound Apartment Homes in the Sterling Meadows neighborhood priced from $1,005. Roselea Apartments in the Sterling Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,150. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sanford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hatteras Sound Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom MKT1BR,1BA$1,005
Roselea ApartmentsCozy 1 Bed / 1 Bath at Roselea Manor – Perfect ...1BR,1BA$1,150
The Cottages @ SanfordStudio Standard-Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,195
Stoneridge PointeA-11BR,1BA$1,215
KINGS RESERVE SANFORDS1Studio,1BA$1,245
StonebrookWindrift1BR,1BA$1,361
MAA Town Park Reserve11F Floor plan1BR,1BA$1,378
MAA Town Park11F Floor plan1BR,1BA$1,378
Westlake Apartment HomesSeagull1BR,1BA$1,384
Integra 289 ExchangeSprings1BR,1BA$1,392

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sanford, FL

As of August 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Sanford area is the $1.19 price per square foot Four Split Model at Stratford Point in the in the Sterling Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,588. The second greatest value Sanford apartment is the Spacious 3 bed/2 bath Model at Roselea Apartments starting at $1,800 with a $1.38 price per square foot in the Sterling Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sanford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Stratford PointFour Split4BR,2BA$1.19
Roselea ApartmentsSpacious 3 bed/2 bath3BR,2BA$1.38
Ballantrae ApartmentsDavenport2BR,2BA$1.48
Sanford Landing ApartmentsDel Mar2BR,2BA$1.52
Dalton Place2 BR2BR,2BA$1.44
Regatta ShoresHarbour2BR,2BA$1.42
MAA Twin Lakes22A2BR,2BA$1.68
The Lofts at Savannah ParkThe Monroe2BR,2BA$1.75
Arbor Lakes ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$1.72
Hatteras Sound Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom MKT1BR,1BA$1.40

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Getting Around Sanford, FL

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

16 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sanford Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Sanford?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sanford is under $1,392.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sanford?

The cheapest apartment in Sanford is Hatteras Sound Apartment Homes which is listed at $1,005, while the average apartment in Sanford costs $2,058.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sanford?

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 52 regular apartments in Sanford 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 Sanford?

Cheap apartments in Sanford have an average cost of $984 which is $1,074 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sanford.

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