Cheap Homes for Rent in Sarasota County, FL from $800 (351 Rentals)

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property at 708 S Tamiami Trl

$1,350

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$1,350

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$1,350

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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708 S Tamiami Trl, Unit 319, Unit 319

708 S Tamiami Trl
VeniceFL34285

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property at 2609 Pine Lake Terrace

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2609 Pine Lake Terrace, Unit A, Unit A

2609 Pine Lake Terrace
SarasotaFL34237
property at 2650 Coconut Bay Ln

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2650 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 513, Unit 513

2650 Coconut Bay Ln
SarasotaFL34237
property at 2760 Coconut Bay Ln

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2760 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 2312, Unit 2312

2760 Coconut Bay Ln
SarasotaFL34237
property at 2650 Coconut Bay Ln

$1,450

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$1,450

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$1,450

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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2650 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 518, Unit 518

2650 Coconut Bay Ln
SarasotaFL34237
property at 4859 Grobe St

$1,499

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$1,499

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$1,499

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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4859 Grobe St

North PortFL34287

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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 Lakes at North Port Apartments in the Venice Englewood neighborhood priced from $1,072. Hillview Apartments in the Alta Vista neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Sarasota County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lakes at North Port ApartmentsHaven1BR,1BA$1,072
Hillview ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1,100
Ekos Arbor ParkA1BR,1BA$1,122
Toledo Club ApartmentsS3_Maui - Studio, One BathroomStudio,1BA$1,149
Bella Sol Apartments1BR 1BA1BR,1BA$1,200
Clubside ~ Boutique Cottage Style Living in a Laid Back Coastal CommunityStudioStudio,1BA$1,200
Greenway1-bed, 1-bath at Greenway1BR,1BA$1,296

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Sarasota County, FL

As of April 28, 2026 the best value apartment in the Sarasota County area is the $1.45 price per square foot Darwin Model at The Palms Glenside in the in the Lakewood Ranch Development neighborhood starting from $2,845. The second greatest value Sarasota County apartment is the Avery II Model at Martinique at Lakewood Ranch starting at $2,699 with a $1.51 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Palms GlensideDarwin3BR,2.5BA$1.45
Martinique at Lakewood RanchAvery II3BR,2.5BA$1.51
Fiore TownhomesThe Avery-A13BR,2.5BA$1.26
Kensington Place TownhomesGlen3BR,2.5BA$1.40
4503 Hale St, Unit 4503 Hale St.4503 Hale St2BR,2BA$1.46
Waterfront On Hatchett CreekBoardwalk 22BR,2BA$1.47
The Addison Apartments2/22BR,2BA$1.52
Lemon Bay ApartmentsReef1BR,1BA$1.55
Willow Creek ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Phase II2BR,2BA$1.52
Hillview ApartmentsTwo Bed2BR,1BA$1.38

Frequently Asked Questions about Sarasota County

What type of rentals are currently available in Sarasota County?

There are currently 827 Apartments for Rent in Sarasota County, FL with pricing that ranges from $800 to $13,701. There are also 1816 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Sarasota County ranging from $800 to $37,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Sarasota County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Sarasota County ranges from $800 to $37,500 with an average monthly rent of $7,375.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Sarasota County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Sarasota County range from $1,250 to $13,701, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,399 to $25,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,600 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,050.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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18 Must-Ask Rental Tour Questions That Reveal the Truth about a Property

Written by: Lauren Harrington

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