Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Vista Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $1,000 (30 Rentals)

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property at 3017 Saralake Blvd

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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3017 Saralake Blvd

SarasotaFL34239

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property at 2220 Bahia Vista St

$2,000

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$2,000

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$2,000

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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2220 Bahia Vista St, Unit G7, Unit G7

2220 Bahia Vista St
SarasotaFL34239

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property at 2832 Bay St

$2,150

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$2,150

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3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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2832 Bay St

SarasotaFL34237

Cheapest Available Alta Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Alta Vista area of Sarasota, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at 3232 On Fruitville priced from $1,300. 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 Alta Vista apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3232 On FruitvilleLevel 11BR,1BA$1,300
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay1x1 8001BR,1BA$1,438
Bahia Vista ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,465
Sota 75A2- Azul1BR,1BA$1,490
El Patio Apartments Sarasota1 bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,499
Artisan Cove Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$1,950
LyraB22BR,2BA$2,499
Aster & LinksAster A11BR,1BA$2,624

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Vista, FL

As of May 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Alta Vista area is the $3.62 price per square foot Aster B6 Penthouse Model at Aster & Links in the in the Alta Vista neighborhood starting from $7,263. The second greatest value Alta Vista apartment is the C1-ALT Model at Lyra starting at $3,228 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the Alta Vista neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Alta Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aster & LinksAster B6 Penthouse3BR,3.5BA$3.62
LyraC1-ALT3BR,2BA$2.52
2068 Fruitville Rd2068 Fruitville Rd2BR,2BA$2.00
Artisan Cove Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.12
3232 On FruitvilleLevel 32BR,1.5BA$1.94
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay1x1 8001BR,1BA$1.80
Bahia Vista ApartmentsA41BR,1BA$3.21
El Patio Apartments Sarasota2 bedroom x 1 bath2BR,1BA$2.76
Sota 75S1- LidoStudio ,1BA$2.58

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alta Vista Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Alta Vista?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Alta Vista is at Sota 75 listed at $1,670.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Alta Vista Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Alta Vista Apartment is $1,300 at 3232 On Fruitville.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Alta Vista Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Alta Vista is starting from $1,450 at 3232 On Fruitville.

What is the most affordable Alta Vista Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Alta Vista Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Bahia Vista Apartments and starts from $2,550.

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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