Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Alta Vista Neighborhood of Sarasota, FL from $900 (34 Rentals)

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3126 Joline Dr

SarasotaFL34239

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2155 Wood St

SarasotaFL34237

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Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL Local Guide

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 Huntington Place priced from $1,500. 3232 On Fruitville has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,500. Here are the most affordable Alta Vista apartments for rent in Sarasota, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Huntington Place1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$1,500
3232 On FruitvilleLevel 11BR,1BA$1,500
Sota 75S1- LidoStudio,1BA$1,635
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay1x1 8001BR,1BA$1,663
El Patio Apartments Sarasota1 bedroom x 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,799
Bold Lofts Apartments & Private Office0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,855
LyraA1 with Walk-In Shower1BR,1BA$1,898
ArcosA11BR,1BA$2,019

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Alta Vista, FL

As of June 17, 2025 the best value apartment in the Alta Vista area is the $2.31 price per square foot 2739 Temple St Model at 2739 Temple St, Unit 2739 Temple St in the in the Pinecraft neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Alta Vista apartment is the 2 bedroom Model at Artisan Cove Apartments starting at $2,095 with a $2.17 price per square foot in the Newtown 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.
2739 Temple St, Unit 2739 Temple St2739 Temple St2BR,1.5BA$2.31
Artisan Cove Apartments2 bedroom2BR,2BA$2.17
Arietta 55+ Senior LivingHarmony1BR,1BA$2.63
LyraA4 with Walk-in Shower1BR,1BA$2.58
3232 On FruitvilleLevel 32BR,1.5BA$2.26
Timber Chase at Sarasota Bay1x1 8001BR,1BA$2.08
2070 Fruitville Rd, Unit 42070 Fruitville Rd2BR,1BA$2.00
Huntington Place1 Bed - 1 Bath (Renovated)1BR,1BA$2.09
Sota 75S1- LidoStudio ,1BA$2.52
1836 Laurel St, Unit 31836 Laurel St1BR,1BA$2.83

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Alta Vista, Sarasota, FL

Ranked #13

Among neighborhoods in Sarasota, FL for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Alta Vista Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Alta Vista?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Alta Vista is under $2,019.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Alta Vista?

The cheapest apartment in Alta Vista is Huntington Place which is listed at $1,500, while the average apartment in Alta Vista costs $9,207.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Alta Vista?

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 34 regular apartments in Alta Vista 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 Alta Vista?

Cheap apartments in Alta Vista have an average cost of $473 which is $8,734 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Alta Vista.

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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