
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the 17th Street Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $800 (39 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the 17th Street area of Sarasota.


North Washington Apartment Homes

2370 Leon Ave, Unit 2370

Aspire on 10th

Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay

Rolling Green

Hunters Glen Apartments

El Patio Apartments Sarasota

1951 24th St
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1816 5th St, Unit 1816, Unit 1816

2469 Twin Dr, Unit 23, Unit 23

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434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4, Unit 4

Sota 75

Casa Santa Marta II

Arcos

The District at Rosemary

CitySide

1090 Cocoanut Ave
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2701 Hidden Lake Dr N

2115 6th St

2481 8th St

1661 8th St

2060 9th St

2700 Coconut Bay Ln

2650 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 513, Unit 513

2760 Coconut Bay Ln

2760 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 2312, Unit 2312
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2650 Coconut Bay Ln

2650 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 518, Unit 518

2705 Hidden Lake Blvd

2740 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 3112, Unit 3112

4550 Morningside

2760 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 237, Unit 237

2621 Pine Lake Terrace

2740 Coconut Bay Ln, Unit 317, Unit 317

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1762 32nd St

642 N Jefferson Ave

1317 Cocoanut Ave
17th Street, Sarasota, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in 17th Street?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Street Studio Apartments | $1,882 | $1,345 | $2,555 |
| 17th Street 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,482 | $800 | $3,940 |
| 17th Street 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,508 | $1,250 | $6,365 |
| 17th Street 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,892 | $1,500 | $10,000+ |
| 17th Street 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,814 | $1,814 | $1,814 |
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There are currently 39 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the 17th Street Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL.
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Cheapest Available 17th Street Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the 17th Street area of Sarasota, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at North Washington Apartment Homes priced from $999. Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,438. Here are the most affordable 17th Street apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Washington Apartment Homes | 2 Bedroom/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay | 1x1 800 | 1BR,1BA | $1,438 |
| Rolling Green | De Soto | 2BR,1BA | $1,445 |
| El Patio Apartments Sarasota | 1 bedroom x 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,499 |
| Sota 75 | S1- Lido | Studio,1BA | $1,670 |
| Arcos | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,761 |
| The District at Rosemary | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,800 |
| Echo on Eighth | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2,004 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in 17th Street, FL
As of April 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the 17th Street area is the $2.72 price per square foot 3BR/2.0BA Model at Bold Lofts in the in the Bellevue Terrace neighborhood starting from $3,450. The second greatest value 17th Street apartment is the 434 N Osprey Ave Model at 434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4 starting at $1,550 with a $1.68 price per square foot in the Alta Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for 17th Street apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bold Lofts | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $2.72 |
| 434 N Osprey Ave, Unit 4 | 434 N Osprey Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.68 |
| Rolling Green | De Soto | 2BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| CitySide | Osprey | 1BR,1BA | $3.21 |
| Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay | 1x1 800 | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| El Patio Apartments Sarasota | 2 bedroom x 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| Arcos | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.17 |
| 1816 5th St, Unit 1816 | 1816 5th St | 2BR,1BA | $2.38 |
| Sota 75 | S1- Lido | Studio ,1BA | $2.58 |
| Echo on Eighth | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $3.18 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap 17th Street Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in 17th Street?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in 17th Street is under $2,004.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in 17th Street?
The cheapest apartment in 17th Street is Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay which is listed at $1,438, while the average apartment in 17th Street costs $4,657.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in 17th Street?
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 17th Street 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 17th Street?
Cheap apartments in 17th Street have an average cost of $907 which is $3,750 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in 17th Street.
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