
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sarasota County, FL from $800 (154 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Sarasota County.


1157 41st St

1078 40th St

4416 Englewood Rd

Lakes at North Port Apartments

North Washington Apartment Homes

Shadowood Apartments

255 Pineapple St

Lunara

1001 Center Rd
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1164 32nd St

Azure at Capri Isles

Toledo Club Apartments

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

1148 Highland St

Southerly at Heron Creek

8100 Pickwick Rd
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1107 Colleton Dr

104 Base Ave W

Reserve at Palmer Ranch

Treviso Grand

Cimarron Lake Apartments

6337 Gateway Ave

The Residences at Creighton Waterway

Venice Isles Luxury Apartments

Tropia Wellen Park

Latitude 27
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1314 32nd St

3943 Freedom Ave

2115 5th St

Saratoga Place

The Lexington

Garden Grove Apartments

50 Paramount

L'Estancia Apartment Homes
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ARIUM Grove Walk

ARIUM Citrus Run

The Reserve at Venice

Beneva Place Apartments

Maren Apartments

Halston Lakeside

Woodmere Apartments of Venice

TGM University Park
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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 | $1,668 | $1,100 | $2,555 |
| Sarasota County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,858 | $1,191 | $6,804 |
| Sarasota County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,282 | $1,282 | $8,500 |
| Sarasota County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,077 | $1,295 | $10,000+ |
| Sarasota County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,173 | $1,050 | $3,188 |
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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 $1,127. Lakes at North Port Apartments in the Venice Englewood neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,191. 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 | $1,127 |
| Lakes at North Port Apartments | Haven | 1BR,1BA | $1,191 |
| Shadowood Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| North Washington Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,199 |
| Lunara | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,228 |
| Toledo Club Apartments | S4_Antiqua - Studio, One Bathroom | Studio,1BA | $1,235 |
| Azure at Capri Isles | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,270 |
| Clubside ~ Boutique Cottage Style Living in a Laid Back Coastal Community | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,290 |
| Southerly at Heron Creek | Egret | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Willow Creek Apartments | Two Bedroom Phase II | 2BR,2BA | $1,298 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sarasota County, FL
As of January 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sarasota County area is the $1.35 price per square foot The Parker-A2 Model at Fiore Townhomes in the in the Venice Englewood neighborhood starting from $2,699. The second greatest value Sarasota County apartment is the Morgan Model at Martinique at Lakewood Ranch starting at $2,550 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Woods of Moccasin Wallow 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 | $1.35 |
| Martinique at Lakewood Ranch | Morgan | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
| Porchlight Twin Lakes | Captiva | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.49 |
| Kensington Place Townhomes | Vale | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.34 |
| Gables at Honore | 2x2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.23 |
| Halston Lakeside | C1 | 3BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| Reserve at Palmer Ranch | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Rolling Green | De Soto | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| The Residences at Creighton Waterway | Reef | 1BR,1BA | $1.57 |
| Willow Creek Apartments | Two Bedroom Phase II | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Sarasota County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Sarasota County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Sarasota County is under $1,298.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sarasota County?
The cheapest apartment in Sarasota County is Ekos Arbor Park which is listed at $1,127, while the average apartment in Sarasota County costs $3,349.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Sarasota County?
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 35 regular apartments in Sarasota County 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 Sarasota County?
Cheap apartments in Sarasota County have an average cost of $167 which is $3,182 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sarasota County.
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