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Vista Haven
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Vista Haven

4100 Geranium LnSanford, FL 32771
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Wyndham Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Wyndham Place

1500 Wyndham Crest BlvdSanford, FL 32773
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Overlook at Monroe
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Overlook at Monroe

100 Willner CirSanford, FL 32771
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Windchase Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windchase Apartments

100 Windchase BlvdSanford, FL 32773
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Warley Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Warley Park

1500 W 25th StSanford, FL 32771
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Villas du Soleil
2 Bedroom Apartments

Villas du Soleil

90 Hidden Lake DrSanford, FL 32773
property at 309 S Park Ave

309 S Park Ave

SanfordFL32771

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Burlington Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burlington Cove

2580 Ridgewood AveSanford, FL 32773
Senior Living
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property at 891 Brutus Ter

891 Brutus Ter

Lake MaryFL32746

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Sanford, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Sanford, FL

Pricing Updated: 11/12/2025

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
North Orlando$2,051$8002986
Downtown Sanford$2,073$1,201100
Lake Mary$2,138$1,083327

Cheapest Available Sanford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sanford, FL is a Studio unit found at The Cottages @ Sanford in the Goldsboro Community neighborhood priced from $1,095. Windchase Apartments in the Sterling Meadows neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,114. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sanford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Cottages @ SanfordStudio Standard-Call For AvailabilityStudio,1BA$1,095
Windchase ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,114
Warley ParkOne Bed\One Bath1BR,1BA$1,123
Hatteras Sound Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$1,200
Topaz RivieraCapri1BR,1BA$1,249
SolaraA21BR,1BA$1,273
Burlington CoveTwo Bed\Two Bath2BR,2BA$1,276
StonebrookWindrift1BR,1BA$1,280
KINGS RESERVE SANFORDS1Studio,1BA$1,300
Sanford Landing ApartmentsCrescent1BR,1BA$1,310

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sanford, FL

As of November 12, 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 22A Model at MAA Heathrow starting at $2,023 with a $1.72 price per square foot in the Wilson Park 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
MAA Heathrow22A2BR,2BA$1.72
Dalton Place2 BR2BR,2BA$1.43
Roselea ApartmentsRenovated 2 bed/1 bath2BR,1BA$1.51
Regatta ShoresHarbour2BR,2BA$1.46
Burlington CoveTwo Bed\Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.45
The Fairways at Lake MaryAugusta1BR,1BA$1.62
Arbor Lakes ApartmentsAshley1BR,1BA$1.72
Windchase ApartmentsOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.52
Hatteras Sound Apartment HomesOne Bedroom One Bathroom 60%1BR,1BA$1.67

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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 $1,310.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sanford?

The cheapest apartment in Sanford is Windchase Apartments which is listed at $1,114, while the average apartment in Sanford costs $2,087.

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 274 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 $559 which is $1,528 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sanford.

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