
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sarasota County, FL from $500 (148 Rentals)
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1637 Devonshire Ln

1157 41st St

1078 40th St

408 Armada Rd

615 Shore Rd

408 Armada Rd S

Lakes at North Port Apartments

Toledo Club Apartments

1380 43rd St
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2370 Leon Ave, Unit 2370

Clubside ~ Boutique Cottage Style Living in a Laid Back Coastal Community

3005 Hawthorne St

Greenway

8513 Herbison Ave

Bella Sol Apartments

Treviso Grand

North Washington Apartment Homes

1148 Highland St

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474 Church St, Unit 474, Unit 474
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1951 24th St

350 N Elm St

3232 On Fruitville

3710 Wilkinson Rd

50 Paramount

Woodmere Apartments Of Venice

Ridge Manor Apartments

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The Reserve at Venice

Cimarron Lake Apartments

L'Estancia Apartment Homes
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Lemon Bay Apartments

Garden Grove Apartments

The Residences at Creighton Waterway

Halston Lakeside

Azure at Capri Isles

Saratoga Place

Venice Isles Luxury Apartments

1692 Wharf Rd

Banyan Trail

The Lexington
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Latitude 27

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Southerly at Heron Creek

Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay

Gulf Gate

ARIUM Citrus Run

3101 Bee Ridge Rd

Hunters Glen Apartments

Bahia Vista Apartments

New Trail Plaza

The Bergamot Apartments On 780
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Sarasota County, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Sarasota County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarasota County Studio Apartments | $1,794 | $1,149 | $3,387 |
| Sarasota County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,932 | $516 | $8,070 |
| Sarasota County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,408 | $1,139 | $9,550 |
| Sarasota County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,198 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Sarasota County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,712 | $1,050 | $8,855 |
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Cheapest Available Sarasota County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Sarasota County, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Ekos Arbor Park in the Venice Englewood neighborhood priced from $516. Toledo Club Apartments in the Venice Englewood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,149. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sarasota County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ekos Arbor Park | A | 1BR,1BA | $516 |
| Toledo Club Apartments | S3_Maui - Studio, One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,149 |
| Clubside ~ Boutique Cottage Style Living in a Laid Back Coastal Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
| Bella Sol Apartments | 1BR 1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Greenway | 2-bed, 1-bath at Greenway | 2BR,1BA | $1,223 |
| North Washington Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Lakes at North Port Apartments | Retreat | 2BR,2BA | $1,279 |
| Ringling-Stevenson | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
| 3232 On Fruitville | Level 1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sarasota County, FL
As of May 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sarasota County area is the $1.48 price per square foot The Parker-A2 Model at Fiore Townhomes in the in the Venice Englewood neighborhood starting from $2,945. The second greatest value Sarasota County apartment is the Sanibel Model at Porchlight Twin Lakes starting at $3,099 with a $1.55 price per square foot in the Palmer Oaks : Palmer Oaks Carriage Homes neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sarasota County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiore Townhomes | The Parker-A2 | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.48 |
| Porchlight Twin Lakes | Sanibel | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.55 |
| Martinique at Lakewood Ranch | Avery II | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.49 |
| Waterfront On Hatchett Creek | Sand Dollar 2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| Halston Lakeside | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| The Reserve at Venice | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $1.60 |
| The Addison Apartments | 2/2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Ekos Arbor Park | B | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| The Residences at Creighton Waterway | Reef | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Lemon Bay Apartments | Reef | 1BR,1BA | $1.55 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sarasota County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Sarasota County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Sarasota County is at Toledo Club Apartments listed at $1,149.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Sarasota County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Sarasota County Apartment is $516 at Ekos Arbor Park.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Sarasota County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Sarasota County is starting from $1,223 at Greenway.
What is the most affordable Sarasota County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Sarasota County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Lakes at North Port Apartments and starts from $1,476.
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