Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Sanford Neighborhood of Sanford, FL from $300 (11 Rentals)

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Stonebrook
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$1,360 - $1,850
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Stonebrook

1000 Stonebrook DrSanford, FL 32773
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Topaz Riviera
$1,299 - $1,699
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available May 16

Topaz Riviera

401 W Seminole BlvdSanford, FL 32771
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Stoneridge Pointe
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stoneridge Pointe

1505 W 25th StSanford, FL 32771
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Aqua Links
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Aqua Links

2450 Hartwell AveSanford, FL 32771

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Burlington Cove
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Burlington Cove

2580 Ridgewood AveSanford, FL 32773
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Downtown Sanford, Sanford, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Sanford Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Sanford area of Sanford, FL is a Studio unit found at Serenity Towers on the St. Johns priced from $1,125. The Travis on Park has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,175. Here are the most affordable Downtown Sanford apartments for rent in Sanford, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Serenity Towers on the St. JohnsEfficiencyStudio,1BA$1,125
The Travis on ParkThe Jesup1BR,1BA$1,175
Regatta ShoresHarbour2BR,2BA$1,252
Sanford Landing ApartmentsCrescent1BR,1BA$1,275
Kings Reserve Sanford LLCA11BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Sanford, FL

As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Sanford area is the $1.31 price per square foot Three Bedroom Two Bathroom 60% Model at Windchase Apartments in the in the Sterling Meadows neighborhood starting from $1,547. The second greatest value Downtown Sanford apartment is the 2BR - 2BTH Classic Model at Roselea Manor Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.47 price per square foot in the Sterling Meadows neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Sanford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Windchase ApartmentsThree Bedroom Two Bathroom 60%3BR,2BA$1.31
Roselea Manor Apartments2BR - 2BTH Classic2BR,2BA$1.47
Warley ParkTwo Bed\Two Bath2BR,2BA$1.52
StonebrookSaddlebrook1BR,1BA$1.76
Aqua LinksB2-R2BR,2BA$2.18
Regatta ShoresCove1BR,1BA$1.69
Sanford Landing ApartmentsCrescent1BR,1BA$1.70
Onora ShoresLuxury One Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.90
The Travis on ParkThe Jesup1BR,1BA$1.68
Stoneridge PointeA1-R1BR,1BA$2.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Sanford Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Sanford?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Sanford is at Serenity Towers on the St. Johns listed at $1,125.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Sanford Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Sanford Apartment is $1,175 at The Travis on Park.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Sanford Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Sanford is starting from $1,252 at Regatta Shores.

What is the most affordable Downtown Sanford Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Downtown Sanford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Windchase Apartments and starts from $1,547.

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