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

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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Ekos Arbor ParkA1BR,1BA$516
Toledo Club ApartmentsS3_Maui - Studio, One BathroomStudio,1BA$1,149
Clubside ~ Boutique Cottage Style Living in a Laid Back Coastal CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,175
Bella Sol Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Greenway2-bed, 1-bath at Greenway2BR,1BA$1,223
North Washington Apartment Homes2 Bedroom/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,250
Lakes at North Port ApartmentsRetreat2BR,2BA$1,279
Ringling-Stevenson1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,300
3232 On FruitvilleLevel 11BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fiore TownhomesThe Parker-A23BR,2.5BA$1.48
Porchlight Twin LakesSanibel3BR,2.5BA$1.55
Martinique at Lakewood RanchAvery II3BR,2.5BA$1.49
Waterfront On Hatchett CreekSand Dollar 22BR,2BA$1.41
Halston LakesideC13BR,2BA$1.58
The Reserve at VeniceB12BR,2BA$1.60
The Addison Apartments2/22BR,2BA$1.52
Ekos Arbor ParkB2BR,2BA$1.41
The Residences at Creighton WaterwayReef1BR,1BA$1.61
Lemon Bay ApartmentsReef1BR,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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