Cheap Apartments for Rent in Sarasota County, FL from $800 (167 Rentals)

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Halston Lakeside
$1,124 - $8,115
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$1,036 - $8,027
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Halston Lakeside

1000 Marlin Lakes CirSarasota, FL 34232
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ARIUM Grove Walk
$1,183 - $3,155
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$793 - $2,765
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$1,183 - $3,155
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

ARIUM Grove Walk

175 Herons Run DrSarasota, FL 34232
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ARIUM Citrus Run
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$1,372 - $3,168
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$907 - $2,703
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$1,372 - $3,168
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ARIUM Citrus Run

4449 McIntosh ParkSarasota, FL 34232
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Southerly at Heron Creek
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$1,425 - $2,370
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$1,350 - $2,295
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Southerly at Heron Creek

1230 Front PlNorth Port, FL 34287
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$1,325 - $1,425

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Altera Jacaranda
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$1,435 - $2,225
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$1,435 - $2,225
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Altera Jacaranda

2305 Frederick DrVenice, FL 34292
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The Reserve at Venice
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$1,453 - $2,182
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The Reserve at Venice

2300 Laurel Rd ENorth Venice, FL 34275
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Cheapest Available Sarasota County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Sarasota County, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at North Washington Apartment Homes in the Newtown neighborhood priced from $999. 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 $1,085. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sarasota County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$999
Lakes at North Port ApartmentsHaven - Deluxe1BR,1BA$1,085
Hillview ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1,100
Ekos Arbor ParkA1BR,1BA$1,122
ARIUM Grove WalkA11BR,1BA$1,183
Toledo Club ApartmentsS3_Maui - Studio, One BathroomStudio,1BA$1,207
Greenway2-bed, 1-bath at Greenway2BR,1BA$1,269
Clubside Apartment HomesStudioStudio,1BA$1,290

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sarasota County, FL

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sarasota County area is the $1.45 price per square foot Avery Model at Martinique at Lakewood Ranch in the in the Woods of Moccasin Wallow neighborhood starting from $2,600. The second greatest value Sarasota County apartment is the The Avery-A1 Model at Fiore Townhomes starting at $2,250 with a $1.26 price per square foot in the Venice Englewood neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Sarasota County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Martinique at Lakewood RanchAvery3BR,2.5BA$1.45
Fiore TownhomesThe Avery-A13BR,2.5BA$1.26
Porchlight Twin LakesCaptiva3BR,2.5BA$1.33
Kensington Place TownhomesGlen3BR,2.5BA$1.40
Gables at Honore2x22BR,2BA$1.15
5751 Gallatin Ln, Unit 57515751 Gallatin Ln2BR,1BA$0.94
The Addison Apartments2/22BR,2BA$1.52
Lakes at North Port ApartmentsRetreat - Deluxe2BR,2BA$1.31
Greenway2-bed, 1-bath at Greenway2BR,1BA$1.47
Hillview ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.38

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 $1,290.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Sarasota County?

The cheapest apartment in Sarasota County is Lakes at North Port Apartments which is listed at $1,085, while the average apartment in Sarasota County costs $2,800.

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 30 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 $199 which is $2,601 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Sarasota County.

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